Specification for the Farming Connect Delivery Contract

Descriptions

Farming Connect was launched in 2001 as the main support programme for the agricultural industry in Wales. It was set up to deliver the best possible advice on new technologies and production techniques to the Welsh farming industry. The aim being to enable them to diversify, improve business viability and access new markets for their products and services. The 2000-2006 Rural Development Plan (RDP) programme was successful and supported over 6000 farm businesses in maximising their potential. Farming Connect was re–developed in line with the European Union Rural Development Regulations to continue to offer a service that supports farming families to make the most of their agricultural and forestry businesses. In 2008 Farming Connect was re-launched offering an enhanced service made up of a mixture of fully-funded and subsidised services.The Welsh Assembly Government, on behalf of the Welsh Ministers, will be conducting this procurement exercise through the etenderwales portal https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk Tender documents and other information must be downloaded from and returned through this portal. If you require any further assistance the BravoSolution helpdesk is available on:Email: help@bravosolution.co.uk Phone: 0800 368 4850 / Fax: 020 7060 0480