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2023-647 Provision of retailer in-store observational 'Country of Origin' audit

AHDB

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19 Mar 2024 at 09:06

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22 Feb 2024 at 10:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is seeking a supplier to conduct in-store observational audits for pork products under the PorkWatch initiative. The contract involves auditing various pork products multiple times a year across 150 stores, specifically looking at country of origin labelling. The closing date for submissions is noon on 27th March 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the total contract value is £190,000. The contract starts on 1st June 2024 and runs until 31st May 2029.

This tender by AHDB presents an opportunity for marketing services businesses to compete for a contract involving retailer in-store observational audits. Businesses specializing in market research, data analysis, and software services for reporting and data visualisation would be well-suited to bid for this opportunity. The contract is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and is open for suppliers to participate in the procurement process until the closing date on 27th March 2024.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2023-647 Provision of retailer in-store observational 'Country of Origin' audit

Notice Description

AHDB intend to procure a Contract to a successful Supplier for the provision of in-store observational audit work for pork (PorkWatch).The successful supplier will be required to deliver audits for Pork, conducted regularly throughout the calendar year across a sample of 150 stores stratified by region and store size, as well as ensuring value for money for levy payers is provided. Core requirements are: * To conduct an observational audit (at time critical periods) of all fresh pork (fresh pre packed), bacon, gammon, sausages and ham products 6 times a year. The sample should cover the 10 largest multiple retailers * Data to be collected in all chilled cabinets within the retailer, including gondola ends and secondary fixtures. * Historical results which AHDB currently hold must be incorporated into the results so that changes over time can be tracked. Results must be provided separated by individual retailer as well as at total market level. * Results must be provided in both in tabular format and chart format using a suitable software package. (e.g. Excel/ PowerPoint/Other) Tabular results to reach AHDB within 10 days of the audit taking place. * Results must show the percentage of facings that : o Display a British country of origin o Are Branded v own label (including the proportion of each that is British) Closing date is NOON 27th March 2024. The electronic address at which the Procurement Documents have been made directly available by AHDB by electronic means is https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome. This is AHDB's e-Sourcing portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-296dddd3-730b-45ed-b034-7ca6c5584e9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd69aad7-65d6-4782-82d9-93d31e9d098b
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 (below 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

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 31 May 2029 Over 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
AHDB
Contact Name
Sarah Waters
Contact Email
sarah.waters@ahdb.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 4PE
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Further Information

Notice Documents

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