Provision and Delivery of an Industry Best Practice Approach to GRDC's GroundCover™ Product Series
Tender ID: 347050
Tender Details
Tender Description
GroundCover™ Newspaper is currently the bi-monthly national flagship Newspaper published in both hard copy and in digital format by the GRDC. GroundCover™ informs the grains industry of current GRDC research investments and includes reports/stories on industry priorities and emerging issues. GroundCover™ Newspaper and Supplements are regarded by growers and other stakeholders as a premier, high-valued source of information (both in print and digitally) about GRDC-supported RD&E investments. They deliver relevant, timely articles that raise awareness of GRDC investments, summarise key research findings, and explore implications and share experiences of adopters (case studies). Examples of previous issues of GroundCover™ Newspaper can be viewed or downloaded at: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/issues.
GroundCover™ Supplements are also published bi-monthly in hard copy and digital format and distributed as an insert in the GroundCover™ Newspaper. There are synergies between the content of GroundCover™ Supplements and GroundCover™ Newspaper but each represents a different approach to presentation and depth of coverage of GRDC’s research investment portfolio. Examples of previous issues of GroundCover™ Supplement magazines can be viewed or downloaded at: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/issues.
GroundCover™ Newspaper and Supplements are regarded by growers and other stakeholders as a premier, high-valued source of information about GRDC-supported RD&E investments. They deliver relevant, timely articles that raise awareness of GRDC investments, summarise key research findings, and explore implications and share experiences of adopters (grower case studies).
Both GroundCover™ Newspaper and GroundCover™ Supplements have a readership that mainly comprises grain growers, consultants, agronomists, researchers, agribusiness and organisations that service the grains industry. The primary purpose of the content of both these publications is to raise awareness of R, D & E outcomes and assist grain growers in adopting new farming practices to ensure enduring profitability. Content also delivers benefits to other participants in the Australian grains industry value chain, the wider Australian community and the research community in Australia and overseas.
New approach to GroundCover™ product series.
The GRDC is open to exploring alternative modes of delivery and frequency of GroundCover™ newspaper and supplements and will consider different approaches based on a sound understanding of the target audience. Feedback received by GRDC as part of its most recent Products and Services surveys will be provided to tenderers upon request.
The previous frequency and approach of the delivery of GroundCover™ is outlined above, but GRDC is not committed to this approach post June 2018, and is looking for an innovative contractor who can provide an industry best practice approach that is nimble and that meets the evolving needs of GroundCover™ subscribers.
GRDC is also seeking a best-practice and innovative approach to the digital presentation and publication of GroundCover™, on GRDC’s website and potentially other digital platforms.
Due to the multi-disciplinary nature of the services, the GRDC acknowledges that tenderers may need to locate and enlist the services of specialist sub-contractors to deliver an industry best practice approach that is valued and meets the needs of GRDC’s stakeholders. The provision of services by sub-contractors is generally acceptable provided those services are fully managed and remunerated by the successful contractor. The GRDC will retain full editorial control of the content of GroundCover™ Newspaper and GroundCover™ Supplements. The GRDC will not consider ‘joint’ tenders and will only contract with a single legal entity or recognised firm of partners. The contractor will be the sole point of contact with the GRDC’s Publications Manager and will be responsible for delivery of the Supplies.
This contract will be for a period of up to two years.
Location
New South Wales : Central West : Far North Coast : Far West : Hunter : Illawarra : Mid North Coast : Murray : New England : Orana : Riverina : Southern Highlands : Sydney
Queensland : Cairns & Far North Queensland : Gladstone : Mackay Whitsunday Region : Mount Isa & North West Region : Rockhampton : South East Queensland : South West & Darling Downs : The Central West : Townsville : Wide Bay Burnett
Victoria : Barwon South West : Gippsland : Grampians : Hume : Loddon Mallee : Melbourne
South Australia : Adelaide : Eyre & Western : Far North : Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island : Limestone Coast : Murray & Mallee : York & Mid North
Northern Territory : Big Rivers : Central Australia : East Arnhem : Greater Darwin
Australian Capital Territory
Tasmania
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