Tender

(New closing date) AHDB PR & Marketing Representative for mainland China

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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06 Feb 2020 at 08:30

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03 Feb 2020 at 16:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently undertaking a procurement process for a Public Relations and Marketing Representative aimed at enhancing the AHDB's activities in mainland China, particularly for high-end beef, pork, and lamb products. This tender is categorised under marketing services and is now in the active tender stage with an open procurement method. The deadline for submission is set for 6th March 2020, while the contract is expected to commence on 25th May 2020 and runs for two years, with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions. The relevant address for submissions is located in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England (CV8 2TL).

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for marketing agencies, especially those with experience in food and agricultural sectors, to expand their business footprint in China. Agencies that have established operations or partnerships in mainland China would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies should take note of the requirement to register on the eSourcing portal and prepare to articulate how their services align with the AHDB's goals to promote British meat products in a competitive market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(New closing date) AHDB PR & Marketing Representative for mainland China

Notice Description

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN MOVED BACK DUE TO THE VIRUS OUTBREAK CURRENTLY IN CHINA..For the recruitment of a marketing agency to fulfil AHDB requirements of supporting our activity in China, focusing on high end beef, pork and lamb with some input into Dairy The representative/agency must be based or have a commercial office in mainland China The contract is for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 periods of 12 months each Additional information: 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-b5fd17-82dde013-b16b-4f5e-97c0-15dbccdb5d9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/454803eb-3b7a-4d01-a822-97fb6c5660e0
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

79342000 - Marketing services

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
6 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 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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