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The Hub recognises that farmer groups are vital for sharing practical knowledge, working through challenges together, and staying connected in the face of a changing climate. 

To help prospective or newly formed groups get off to a strong start, we’re launching the Emerge Program, which will support groups to get clear on their purpose, set up good systems from the beginning, and build the relationships that keep a group going for the long haul.

The Hub is calling for quotations from organisations keen to deliver this work. The chosen Provider will design and run the Emerge Program, including practical workshops for multiple groups, one-on-one support to help groups get established, working with each group to run a small drought or climate-resilience activity, and creating simple, useful resources that farmer groups can keep using into the future.

View the Request for Quote (RFQ) here

RFQ must be lodged via email to fdf.tas.hub@utas.edu.au by 9PM on Sunday, 14 December 2025. 

Expected Project Outcomes

Expected outcomes from the delivered project include:

  • New or prospective farmer groups are supported to establish in Tasmania, based on farmer interests and aspiration.
  • Participating groups have improved skills and capabilities, clear group purpose, and effective structures, to support effective group operation and long-term sustainability.
  • Tasmanian stakeholders have access to tailored and adaptive resources to support farmer group establishment and skill development.

Timeline and Quote Evaluation Process

  • RFQ must be lodged via email to fdf.tas.hub@utas.edu.au by 9PM on Sunday, 14 December 2025.
  • Quotes will be evaluated against the Mandatory Criteria and Evaluation Criteria to determine the selected Provider.
  • Specific program activities, including reporting and MEL, will be agreed during the project plan co-design phase.
  • Program activities are to take place between 27 January 2026 and 31 December 2026.

 

Key Milestones

Due date 

Responsibility

RFQ advertised25 November 2025Hub
Quote/s submitted to the hub14 December 2025Provider
Quotes initially assessed and applicants notified19 December2025Hub
Detailed project plan co-design with the hub12 – 23 January 2026Provider / Hub
Contract Executed and approval to proceed27 January 2026Hub
Activities conducted31 December 2026Provider / Hub
Final report and financial acquittal delivered to the hub15 February 2027Provider