PROVISION OF RURAL AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICES AIMED AT SMALL, MEDIUM, AND LARGE PRODUCERS ALONGSIDE THE FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TINJACÁ, BOYACÁ

This tender, issued by the Mayor's Office of Tinjacá, seeks to contract the provision of rural agricultural extension services. The services are specifically targeted towards small, medium, and large-scale agricultural producers within the municipality of Tinjacá, located in the department of Boyacá, Colombia. A key component of this initiative is its integration with the local Food Security Program, indicating a dual focus on enhancing agricultural productivity and ensuring food availability and access for the community. The contract type is a service provision agreement, and the procurement modality is an abbreviated selection process for minor amounts (Selección Abreviada de Menor Cuantía), identified by reference MT-SAMC--002-2024. This suggests a streamlined bidding process for a contract valued below a certain threshold. The duration of the contract is specified as six months. The objective is to strengthen the agricultural sector in Tinjacá by providing technical assistance, training, and support to producers, thereby improving their farming practices, increasing yields, and contributing to the overall food security objectives of the municipality. Interested parties are invited to submit their offers for this important development initiative.

This is a services contract in the agriculture and food security, rural development and security and defense sectors, with a focus on Food Safety. Located in Colombia, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of COP 70.0 million.

Published through SECOP II Colombia, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the agriculture and food security sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.