Request for Quote: Economic evaluation of the Ginger Program RD&E Plan (2022–2027) – end of plan review

Overview AgriFutures Australia is seeking quotes from an individual or organisation to undertake an economic evaluation of the AgriFutures Ginger Program RD&E Plan (2022–2027) as part of the end-of-plan review process. About The current AgriFutures Ginger 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 Ginger Program RD&E Plan (2022-2027) to date. Purpose This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is seeking services to undertake an end-of-plan cost-benefit analysis of the AgriFutures Ginger Program RD&E Plan (2022-2027) in accordance with the Council of Rural Research and Development Corporations' (CRRDC) guidelines. 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 Ginger 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 Ginger Program Support RD&E planning and decision-making by detailing current progress towards the priorities and outcomes of the Ginger Program RD&E Plan Signal to researchers, collaborators and industry stakeholders how current investments are performing in addressing the Ginger Program RD&E Plan Ensure good governance and transparency in the administration and management of the AgriFutures Ginger 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 Ginger Program RD&E Plan (2022-2027) using the CRRDC framework Using targeted interviews to understand how investments made under the current plan meet the expectations and priorities of the ginger industry Conducting a Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) to quantify the economic benefits generated by the program's investments in RD&E, 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 Suggesting any gaps in the existing monitoring and evaluation plan for implementation through the remainder of the project Providing a report outlining the success of the plan to date, recommended changes, and recommended investment Delivering a Draft Report with raw data to the AgriFutures Ginger Program Manager for review Incorporating review comments and feedback into a Final Report delivered to AgriFutures Australia Producing a project summary document for publication on the AgriFutures website Presenting key findings to the Ginger Program RD&E Advisory Panel and key industry stakeholders 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. Contractor Requirements Individuals or organisations making a submission are required to have an understanding of the methodology behind RDC research, development and extension strategic plans and the CRRDC impact assessment guidelines. Mandatory Requirements Government approved service provider (Complies: Yes/No) Testimonials/references (Complies: Yes/No) Assessment Criteria and Weighting Project plan: 50% Capability and relevant experience: 20% Ability to meet the requirements: 20% Cost and value for money: 10% Desirable Requirements Provide examples of your organisation's ability to provide a similar service (Complies: Yes/No) Information Requested Respondents will be 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 deliverables Project team and experience: an overview of the key personnel assigned to the project, including their qualifications and relevant experience in conducting economic analyses for the agricultural sector or RDCs A detailed budget, with attachments included where relevant Examples of similar work the organisation/respondent has completed Details of capability and relevant experience There is the opportunity to include additional attachments with the application in K2 if necessary. Contract Terms and Conditions The resultant Contract is expected to commence on Monday, 9 November 2026. 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 these contracts and agreements before submitting a response and are advised to seek legal advice beforehand. If an applicant requires amendments to the standard agreement, a statement of non-compliance must be completed for each relevant clause, and 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. The extent of any non-compliance will be a factor in AgriFutures Australia's evaluation of the application. 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; to set up a secure account, visit 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 the K2 submission process, contact helpdesk@agrifutures.com.au. It is expected that a contract will be awarded based on how well a respondent addresses the objectives of the open tender. Selection will be based on the evaluation criteria, and a detailed response will be beneficial. Key Dates 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: Late October 2026 Expected execution of contract or issue of agreement: November 2026 Date of commencement of project: November 2026 Expected project completion date: February 2027 Further information and documentation relating to this opportunity is available at: https://agrifutures.com.au/funding-opportunity/request-for-quote-economic-evaluation-of-the-ginger-program-rde-plan-2022-2027-end-of-plan-review/ Enquiries Questions and requests for information about the RFQ should be directed to the Manager, Levied Industries (Ginger), prior to 12 noon (AEDT), Tuesday 13 October 2026. The Manager, Levied Industries (Ginger) will take written questions via email. Individual responses to questions relating to the RFQ will not be provided; a response, along with the question, will be posted in the Frequently Asked Questions section. Contact: Amy La Role: Manager, Levied Industries (Ginger) Email: ginger@agrifutures.com.au