Request for quotation (RFQ) from service providers – drought technical decision-making service delivery

The Victorian Government has announced an extension to the drought support package to help farmers and communities.

Agriculture Victoria’s farm business technical and decision-making support, incorporating a range of technical specialists, is being expanded statewide to support farmers to plan and manage the impacts of difficult seasonal conditions.

Agriculture Victoria is seeking quotes to support delivery of either or both of the following 2 services across Victoria:

one-on-one consultations
group-based events.

RFQ for one-on-one consultations

Quotes are sought from suitably experienced and qualified service providers including contract service providers, agricultural service agencies, agricultural consultants and/or farm advisors to join a panel of consultants to deliver the one-on-one advisory service.

This service will offer farmers the opportunity to sit down with a consultant to discuss the best way forward for their business in the current season.

RFQ for group-based events

Quotes are sought from agricultural organisations including service providers, agricultural consultants, farm advisors, agriculture-specific training organisations, farmer groups or organisations to deliver publicly advertised, group-based events.

These events are for the group-based events program to deliver technical information, decision-making events and workshops in local farming communities across the state.

Providers may submit quotations for delivery of one or both of the above services, provided the relevant documentation is submitted for each.

Timelines and registration

The round one RFQ closed 11.59 pm on Monday 2 June.
Round two RFQ opens for quotation Monday 14 July and closes Thursday 31 July
Delivery of these programs is expected to occur between June and October 2025, depending on demand and farmer needs.
A recording of the Q&A webinar held on Monday 26 May is now available. To request access, email drought.support@agriculture.vic.gov.au
RFQ documents submitted after 2 June, will be considered as part of the Round 2 RFQ process

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