Tender Results of Department Of Agriculture, Food And The Marine

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine invites tenders for the provision of a team of nineteen (19) skilled ICT Resources in relation to the maintenance of the Generic Claims Processing System (GPCS), its replacement by a new AgSchemes system to deliver and support a number of the Departments payment schemes.

Professional services for Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), and Appropriate Assessment (AA) of amendments to Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan (CSP) 2023-2027-The successful tenderer/consortia will be required to;(a)conduct an appropriately scaled Strategic Environmental Assessment of any modifications to Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan for their likely environmental effects which fully complies with the principles and requirements of Directive 2001/42/EC on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment and the European Communities (Environmental Assessment of Certain Plans and Programmes) Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. 435...

The successful tenderer/consortia will be required to; (a) conduct an appropriately scaled Strategic Environmental Assessment of any modifications to Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan for their likely environmental effects which fully complies with the principles and requirements of Directive 2001/42/EC on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment and the European Communities (Environmental Assessment of Certain Plans and Programmes) Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. 435 of 2004), as amended; (b) conduct an appropriately scaled Appropriate Assessment (AA) of any modifications to Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan for their likely environmental effects which fully complies with the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 477 of 2011).

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is seeking a competent experienced contractor to facility manage its offices at the Regional Veterinary Office, Derryhallagh, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim, N41EW27. DAFM requires an innovative solution that provides a strong emphasis on value for money and is focussed on the delivery of a high-quality service. The contracted service will include the following: a. Security b. Reception Duties (as required by Local Management) c. Grounds Maintenance d. Repair and Maintenance e. Health and Safety issues f. Goods Received g. Key holding /Out of hours call out h. Cleaning i. Garda Vetting

Facility Management Services at Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Regional Veterinary Office, Derryhallagh, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim, N41EW27-The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is seeking a competent experienced contractor to facility manage its offices at the Regional Veterinary Office, Derryhallagh, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim, N41EW27.DAFM requires an innovative solution that provides a strong emphasis on value for money and is focussed on the delivery of a high-quality service.The contracted service will include the following:a.Securityb.Reception Duties (as required by Local Management)c.Grounds Maintenanced.Re...

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Relationship Management system and Chatbot Microsoft PVA, Omnichannel, Services Development, Upgrade and Support-An improved CRM will enhance service delivery to all external/internal customers and mitigate reputational risks to DAFM as follows:•Enhanced integration of systems will reduce duplication of calls•One system, one message – assurance of a cohesive message being relayed to customers.•Improved customer access to data in relation to scheme applications, herd data etc•Improved monitoring of customer queries especially at peak application/payment times.•Improved inter connectivity to other compatible...

An improved CRM will enhance service delivery to all external/internal customers and mitigate reputational risks to DAFM as follows: •Enhanced integration of systems will reduce duplication of calls •One system, one message – assurance of a cohesive message being relayed to customers. •Improved customer access to data in relation to scheme applications, herd data etc •Improved monitoring of customer queries especially at peak application/payment times. •Improved inter connectivity to other compatible divisions across DAFM. Real time connectivity to other internal DAFM systems will allow for a more enhanced customer service. •Improved reporting functionality in respect of customer queries. The chatbot will be available 24/7 to allow farmers an always ready method of contacting DAFM. It is envisioned that the chatbot will answer questions on the DAFM’s schemes and services, it will update the farmers details and report on the status of the farmers applications when requested.

A Soil Sampling and Analysis Programme-The soil sampling programme at field scale will provide the basis for the next generation of soil-specific nutrient management advice and underpin targeted fertiliser and organic manure applications (right nutrient type, right application rate, right time & right place) across all farming systems in Ireland. Farmers will also be provided with indicative soil carbon results for their land, an important baseline result on an individual and national level from a soil health and climate change persp...

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) will be represented at the National Ploughing Championships currently scheduled to take place at Ratheniska, Co Laois from Tuesday 20th September 2022 to Thursday 22nd September 2022 inclusive. DAFM requires the installation of accommodation for its presence at the event.

Services for the development of timber testing and related expertise to extend the use of wood products