A Social Farming Network
- Published
- 24 March 2025
- Submission deadline
- 28 April 2025, 13:00
- Estimated value
- €4,500,000
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Lots
- 1
- Documents
- 1
- Notice number
- 00186454-2025
- Reference
- cea1977c-e80a-45f0-ac9f-6a311b90b807
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 85320000Servicios sociales
- 85300000Servicios de asistencia social y servicios conexos
- 85312000Servicios de asistencia social sin alojamiento
- 85312100Servicios de centros de día
- 85312400Servicios de bienestar social no prestados por instituciones residenciales
- 75122000Servicios administrativos relacionados con la asistencia sanitaria
- 85000000Servicios de salud y asistencia social
- 85312500Servicios de rehabilitación
Description
Social farming is the practice of offering, on a voluntary basis, farming and horticultural participation in a farming environment as a choice to people who avail of a range of therapeutic day support services. These operations are run in a number of settings ranging from working family farms, local community initiatives through to more institutional frameworks. Social farming is widely practiced across Europe and is considered at an advanced stage of development in the Netherlands, Norway and Italy. It is moderately developed in countries such as France, Finland, Germany and the UK and is still a relatively new concept in Ireland. Experience has shown that well run operations provide an opportunity for inclusion for disadvantaged groups, increase their self-esteem and improve health and well-being. When operating from a working family farm, these initiatives support farm diversification and help farmers connect with the wider community. From a Government perspective, they provide a collaborative framework for different Departments and agencies to work together and is seen as a vital part of the over-arching whole of government strategy aimed at delivering change for people living …
Official publications
- TED · 00186454-2025 · 24 March 2025
- OJS · 58/2025 · 24 March 2025
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 28 April 2025, 13:00. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
- What is the estimated value of this tender?
- The estimated value published by the buyer is €4,500,000.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (European Union).
- How can I bid for public tenders in European Union?
- Bids are submitted through the official procurement portal of European Union. El Vínculo helps you find tenders and analyse their documents; submission always happens at the official source.
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