Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c95-90cc-72ae-9101-727b21b9b805/market-engagement-event-introducing-defras-new-entrants-pilots pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Market Engagement Event: Introducing Defra's New Entrants Pilots [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Incumbent usually keeps it Estimated value Not stated Published 5 May 2022 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Introducing Defra's New Entrants Pilots. Join us for an online market engagement event on Thursday 5th May at 10:30 to hear more about the New Entrants Pilots grant scheme. We will provide: - A presentation of the pilot specifications and details - Q & A session The online event will take place on MS Teams. To attend the online event, please register your details on Eventbrite (see URL) ### Background Attracting bright new talent into land-based business is vital for a sustainable and productive agriculture sector, but new entrants do face barriers. As set out in the Agricultural Transition Plan we will help address these barriers by providing funding for a new entrant support scheme to provide more opportunities for new entrants to access land, infrastructure and support to establish successful and innovative businesses. We have been developing the details of the scheme through a co-design process working with organisations and individuals that have the capacity and interest in providing more opportunities for new entrants, as well as other stakeholders. In January the Secretary of State announced the development of incubator pilots for new entrants to build entrepreneurial capacity and increase their opportunities to access land and finance based on the proposals from the co-design process. The New Entrants team is commencing market research to ensure we effectively communicate the context and objectives of the pilots, and to gain insight into potential market capability and capacity. This market engagement does not constitute any commitment by Defra to award funding; however please note that, subject to the outcome of this exercise, a grant funding opportunity is expected to be published in May 2022. Read full description ## CPV classification Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6e66587e-baad-442d-a41e-396da8cbbc3b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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