Tender

CANCELLED OPPORTUNITY - USA PR Agency requirement for AHDB

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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05 Feb 2020 at 13:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "USA PR Agency requirement for AHDB" was issued by the Defra Network eTendering Portal to enhance awareness of the "Red Tractor" brand and related initiatives in the United States. This procurement falls under the public relations services category and targets areas including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California, Florida, and Washington DC. The procurement process commenced with an open procedure, allowing for a broad range of suppliers to participate. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions open until 11th March 2020, and the contract will run from 15th May 2020 to 14th May 2024.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for public relations agencies with expertise in the food service sector, particularly those experienced in marketing fresh and frozen meat products in the USA. Agencies that have established connections with key opinion formers and specialized food journalists in the meat industry will find themselves well-suited to respond. By leveraging this contract, businesses can gain valuable experience and visibility in the competitive U.S. market, significantly contributing to their growth and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CANCELLED OPPORTUNITY - USA PR Agency requirement for AHDB

Notice Description

THIS PROJECT HAS NOW BEEN CAANCELLED - AHDB is looking to develop awareness in the USA of the "Red Tractor" brand, along with the QSM and (PGI) West Country via the methods of public relations and market development. Activities will include press articles following events, therefore the agency must demonstrate a deep knowledge of meat distribution in the food service sector, and strong experience in terms of marketing imported fresh and frozen meat into the USA. The agency must also have good contacts with meat specialized food journalists, food writers and other key opinion formers. Areas covered: NY/NJ/Pennsylvania California Florida Washington DC Additional information: THIS PROECT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED - Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender and respond to the opportunity: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21dfa614-614a-42c8-91b3-9b2076facdca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fecf372d-7415-48fa-b63e-35f391c4b142
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 May 2020 - 14 May 2024 4-5 years
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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENILWORTH, WARWICKSHIRE
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

Notice Documents

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