Award

Representation work covering the Portuguese market on behalf of AHDB

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Mar 2021 at 08:55

Award Notice
Tender

14 Dec 2020 at 10:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns a contract titled "Representation work covering the Portuguese market on behalf of AHDB," initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This project falls under the public relations services category and is aimed at enhancing the presence of British lamb and beef in the Portuguese and sub-Saharan African markets. The tender was awarded on 12 March 2021, with a contract period commencing from 31 March 2021 and extending until 30 March 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold, with a total contract value of £360,000 and a minimum value of £81,000 noted. The procurement phase is currently marked as complete.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand into international markets, particularly those with expertise in public relations and a focus on food products. Companies capable of providing multilingual representation and possessing market insights in Portugal and sub-Saharan Africa will find this contract highly suitable. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) may have a competitive advantage in this tendering process, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to engage in service contracts aimed at promoting British agricultural products abroad.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Representation work covering the Portuguese market on behalf of AHDB

Notice Description

AWARDED - AHDB Exports are looking for a Portuguese/French/English speaking representative to develop the Portuguese and sub-Saharan African markets for British lamb and beef. The successful representative must have the expertise and experience to identify the right priority markets, and the ability to devise the best local strategies to achieve effective market growth for British lamb and beef in the Portuguese and sub-Saharan African markets. The successful representative will be responsible for increasing sales of quality assured British lamb and beef in Portugal and of 5th quarter items into sub-Saharan markets. The contract will be for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 periods if required Additional information: AWARDED - 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 ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the ITT into your '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 'ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under '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 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-b5fd17-4aea1670-a90e-48a1-97ad-0750dfbdac58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/960299c1-96c3-4c25-8058-e4fec090f331
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£324,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2021 - 30 Mar 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREEN SEED PORTUGAL

Further Information

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