Updating UK management guidelines for the ergot pathogen, Claviceps purpurea - Questions and Answers

Question: 

One of the expected outputs of the tender is: An ergot identification chart for farmers and processors, demonstrating a range of ergot sclerotia in a variety of settings, such as sclerotia on different host weed plants. Is there a source of stock images or are the tenderers expected to generate their own images? The contract period which runs between November and the end of March is not compatible with the field presence of ergot for most weed species which would make generating requirement images as part of the contract period infeasible.

 Answer: 

We are happy for the researchers to provide the updated guidelines at the deadline stated, then propose a feasible date for the ID guide to be submitted later in the year.

Question:

Can you please clarify why the project length over which we can carry out the work and request funds is four months, when the contract period is 5 months (01/11/2024 to 31/03/2025).

Answer: 

It should be 5 months, the dates are correct (01/11/2024 to 31/03/2025).