Tender

AHDB Independent Ballot - Request for Information

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Tender

16 Sep 2020 at 16:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs is conducting a tender process for the project titled "AHDB Independent Ballot - Request for Information," aimed at executing an independent ballot for the AHDB’s Horticulture sector, among potentially others. This opportunity falls under the postal and telecommunications services category and is currently in the planning stage, with the tender period closing on 28th September 2020. The contract is expected to commence from 1st October 2020 and is set to conclude on 28th February 2021. Interested parties should respond to the inquiry via the specified email by the deadline provided.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ballot services, marketing, communication, and compliance solutions. Companies with expertise in producing voting materials, managing independent audits, and ensuring transparent processes will be particularly well-suited to compete. The focus on providing fair and compliant ballot services suggests a demand for innovative approaches, making it an excellent chance for small and medium-sized enterprises to engage with a central government body and enhance their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AHDB Independent Ballot - Request for Information

Notice Description

Upon instruction from its levy payers, AHDB may require the need to undertake a ballot in any one of the six sectors it collects a statutory levy for. In the event of a ballot being triggered, it is AHDBs responsibility to ensure a ballot is undertaken independently to ensure process and results are fair and transparent providing assurance to the sectors. AHDB anticipates a ballot being requested in its Horticulture sector. Subsequently other ballot requests may be received. The successful supplier will be responsible for: 1. Producing ballot materials (paper and electronic) 2. Issuing communication to voters 3. Recording ballot results 4. Formulating report for AHDB containing results for sharing with Ministers 5. Ensuring a fair and compliant process that will surpass Audit inspections. 6. Ability to accommodate an independent witness Additional information: Please submit your response using the "Ballot RFI Response Document" attached to procurement@ahdb.org.uk by midday Monday 28th September 2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02813cf3-6594-4897-bf55-d60eb403ca5c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a166481-0cce-4f01-9111-c6a018ecc6ad
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Request for Information
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@ahdb.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KENILWORTH
Postcode
CV8 2TL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Further Information

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