Economic Evaluation of the Chicken Meat Program RD&E Plan (2022–2027) – End of Plan Review

Overview AgriFutures Australia is seeking quotes from an individual or organisation to undertake an end-of-plan cost-benefit analysis of the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program RD&E Plan (2022–2027), in accordance with the Council of Rural Research and Development Corporations' (CRRDC) guidelines. About The current AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program RD&E Plan is nearing the end of its term. As part of the end-of-plan process, AgriFutures Australia requires an economic evaluation of the implementation of the Chicken Meat Program RD&E Plan (2022–2027) to date. Purpose The outcome of this project is to provide AgriFutures Australia with a report that details the overall benefit-cost ratio for investments made during the life of the Chicken Meat Program RD&E Plan and evaluates how those investments aligned with the plan's priorities. Objectives Inform industry, the community and government about the return on investment (ROI) of the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program Support RD&E planning and decision-making by detailing current progress towards the priorities and outcomes of the Chicken Meat Program RD&E Plan Signal to researchers, collaborators and industry stakeholders how current investments are performing in addressing the Chicken Meat Program RD&E Plan Ensure good governance and transparency in the administration and management of the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program Conduct a full benefit-cost analysis of the investments made over the five years of the plan Scope The scope includes: Assessing the performance and alignment of investments to the Chicken Meat Program RD&E Plan (2022–2027) using the CRRDC framework Conducting targeted interviews to understand how investments made under the current plan meet the expectations and priorities of the chicken meat industry Conducting a Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) to quantify the economic benefits generated by the program's RD&E investments, including a robust BCA to estimate the program's overall benefit-cost ratio (BCR) Identifying and briefly describing the impact pathway of each investment through a logical framework, including activities, outputs, outcomes and realised or potential impacts Identifying any gaps in the existing monitoring and evaluation plan for implementation through the remainder of the project, and providing a report outlining the success of the plan to date, recommended changes, and recommended investment Preparing a Draft Report with raw data for review by the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program Incorporating review comments and feedback into a Final Report for delivery to AgriFutures Australia Preparing a project summary document for publication on the AgriFutures website Delivering a presentation of key findings to the Chicken Meat Program RD&E Advisory Panel and key industry stakeholders Contractor Requirements An understanding of the methodology behind RDC research, development and extension strategic plans and the CRRDC impact assessment guidelines Mandatory: must be a government approved service provider Mandatory: must provide testimonials/references Desirable: provide examples of the organisation's ability to provide a similar service Information Requested Respondents are expected to provide: A detailed project plan, including timelines, methodology, and how the project will meet the requirements of the RFQ, addressing SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timebound) milestones aligned to the project's deliverables Project team and experience: an overview of the key personnel to be assigned to the project, including their qualifications and relevant experience in conducting economic analyses for the agricultural sector or RDCs A detailed budget (attachments may be included) Examples of similar work the organisation/respondent has completed Information on capability and relevant experience Additional attachments may be included with the application in K2 if necessary. Contract Terms and Conditions The resultant contract is expected to commence on Monday, 9 November 2026 The expected project completion date is Thursday, 18 February 2027 AgriFutures Australia uses standard form contracts and agreements for projects and research it procures: https://www.agrifutures.com.au/contracts-and-agreements/ Applicants must be familiar with the contracts and agreements before submitting a response, and are advised to seek legal advice beforehand If amendments to the standard agreement are required, a statement of non-compliance must be completed for each relevant clause; AgriFutures will assess those requests Applicants will be taken to have agreed to all clauses in the Service Provider Agreement not referred to in a statement of non-compliance, and the extent of any non-compliance will be a factor in AgriFutures Australia's evaluation of the application Following execution of contract, or at the project inception meeting, AgriFutures Australia will provide project information and researcher contact details for all projects falling within the scope of the impact assessment For further information regarding these contracts and agreements, contact Stephanie-Kate Bratton, General Counsel, via email stephanie-kate.bratton@agrifutures.com.au Instructions to Tenderers Applications for this Request for Quote must be submitted online using the application in K2. Users must create a K2 account before submitting a proposal by visiting the login page to access the new user or new company request forms. Usernames and passwords will only be issued while the applicable round is open. If assistance is required with submitting via K2, please contact helpdesk@agrifutures.com.au. Timeline RFQ applications open: Thursday, 1 October 2026 End of period for questions or requests for information: Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 12:00 PM AEDT RFQ applications close: Friday, 23 October 2026, 12:00 PM AEDT Intended completion date of evaluation of responses: Friday, 30 October 2026 Expected execution of contract or issue of agreement: Monday, 9 November 2026 Date of commencement of project: Monday, 9 November 2026 Expected project completion date: Thursday, 18 February 2027 Evaluation A respondent's response will be evaluated against the evaluation criteria identified below and the overall proposition presented in the respondent's response. A contract is expected to be awarded based on how well a respondent addresses the objectives of the RFQ. Project plan: 50% weighting Capability and relevant experience: 20% weighting Ability to meet the requirements: 20% weighting Cost and value for money: 10% weighting For more information and available documentation relating to this tender notice, visit: https://agrifutures.com.au/funding-opportunity/request-for-quote-economic-evaluation-of-the-chicken-meat-program-rde-plan-2022-2027-end-of-plan-review-2/ Enquiries Questions and requests for information about the RFQ should be directed to the Coordinator, Levied Industries, prior to 12 noon (AEDT), Tuesday 13 October 2026. The Coordinator will take questions via email or phone; individual responses will not be provided, and a response, along with the question, will be posted in the Frequently Asked Questions section. Contact: Stacey Gardiner, Coordinator, Levied Industries Phone: 0447-036-709 Email: Stacey.Gardiner@agrifutures.com.au