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2016-197

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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20 Apr 2018 at 13:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "2016-197" is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on public relations services to enhance awareness of Assurance and Quality schemes, specifically the Quality Standard Mark for beef and lamb. The tender is located in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England, with a contract period commencing on 3rd April 2017 and concluding on 31st March 2021. The open procurement method was used for this tender, and the deadline for submission was 10th February 2017. The estimated contract value is £520,000, with a minimum value of £280,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the public relations and marketing sectors, particularly those experienced in field marketing and event coordination within the food services industry. Companies that can effectively engage with the Belgian market and have a proven track record in promoting food products would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this procurement, organisations can increase their visibility and expand their footprint in the European market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2016-197

Notice Description

AHDB France require work to develop awareness of Assurance and Quality schemes such as the Quality Standard Mark (QSM) for beef and lamb, and the PGI West Country (beef and lamb). To ensure this is done effectively, AHDB require Press and PR agency that are able to provide two propositions: 1) A PR event with the Belgium food service sector In order to develop the awareness of the QSM and the PGI West Country, AHDB France would like the agency to present a yearly activity / event designed to increase significantly the visibility of these schemes to restaurants in Brussels. The event could take the format of a seminar / workshop to communicate with participants followed by a dinner to showcase assured products. 2) A programme of field marketing activities The agency is expected to present an innovative and efficient programme of in-store/field marketing activities designed to enhance the significant presence of branded (St George) UK lamb on the shelves of supermarkets in Belgium. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender~: 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-ef0244dd-bed4-44fb-b81c-7d3b3200abe8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1368807e-8197-4122-825c-fbdfdaf0f503
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£520,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2017 - 2 Apr 2019 1-2 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 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

BUSINESS SOLUTIONS - VIVACTIS BENELUX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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