# Innovation Support Service for Defra Farming Innovation Programme on-farm trials

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED](/buyers/bip-solutions-limited/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £1
- Published: 31 July 2023
- Planned start: 1 May 2024
- Planned end: 1 May 2029
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: a7cd613f-3455-412a-b02d-3d1e7cd5cbeb-666664
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8719f6ea-2540-4d18-b040-de5cf4df5d5a

## Description

To implement and operate a farmer-focused, expert support service, that will assist farmers, growers and foresters in England to understand the grant system and apply for funding under Fund 3 of the Defra Farming Innovation Programme\. Fund 3 grants focus on farmer-led, on-farm trials and demonstration of new technology systems and approaches\. The support service will need to be in place by 2024 and is expected to operate for a period of around 4 to 5 years\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7cd613f-3455-412a-b02d-3d1e7cd5cbeb-666664)