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Award Notice for Market Research Specialist (France) for AHDB

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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16 Mar 2023 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for market research services to Expansial for AHDB's office in France. The contract, valued at £450,000 GBP, was awarded through a single tender action over FTS. The procurement process was completed with the contract period starting on 1st April 2023 and ending on 31st March 2024. The tender closed on 31st January 2023.

This award presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the marketing research sector. Businesses with expertise in market research, particularly those with specialized knowledge of the red meat industry in France, are well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. AHDB's requirement for a specialist agency with regional knowledge highlights the potential for niche service providers to secure contracts in this market.

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Notice Title

Award Notice for Market Research Specialist (France) for AHDB

Notice Description

Awarded contract for a marketing research specialist for AHDB's office located in France. The agency was required to have knowledge of the red meat industry and region. There are very few agencies in France that can offer this service, and some are competitors of AHDB

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3f30228-c08c-4486-94c8-b61af0dd24a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/662fead9-3672-4209-8c87-69fd6753b05d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single Tender action over FTS
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Sarah Waters
Contact Email
sarah.waters@ahdb.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICKSHIRE
Postcode
CV8 2LZ
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

EXPANSIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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