Tender

AHDB France requirements for graphic design and communications

AHDB

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Tender

06 Dec 2024 at 12:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

AHDB (Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board) is seeking a digital agency, preferably based in France and specialising in the food sector, to fulfil its graphic design and communications requirements. The contract is open for tender with a closing date of noon on 20th January 2025. The tender involves services in four main areas: website design and development, digital content creation, digital promotion and communication activities, and offline design. The initial contract period is one year, starting from 1st April 2025, with options to extend for two additional years. The maximum budget is €100,000 for the first year, VAT excluded, with potential total contract value up to €400,000 if extensions are utilised. This open procurement is managed through AHDB’s e-Sourcing portal and is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the graphic design services category, with relevant responses required in French.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in digital marketing and graphic design within the food sector. Agencies capable of delivering comprehensive online and offline design solutions will find this contract beneficial for enhancing their portfolio and gaining a reputable client like AHDB. Moreover, the initial one-year contract with the possibility of extension allows for long-term business growth and stability. SMEs focused on creative digital content, effective communication strategies, and brand alignment, especially those already operating within the French market, are well-suited to compete for this tender. This procurement process is conducted through an open procedure, ensuring fair competition and transparency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AHDB France requirements for graphic design and communications

Notice Description

AHDB France intend to procure a digital agency, preferably based in France and specialising in the food sector for graphic design and communications requirements. The successful agency must be able to meet the needs of AHDB in terms of 4 main areas, shown below: 1) Website design and development 2) Digital Content creation (SEO driven articles, graphics and videos) 3) Digital promotion and communication activities in general, aimed at professionals through social media and other channels 4) Offline design: support alignment between offline and online branded assets. Offline assets may include brochures, posters, labels, invitations, leaflets, adverts in trade magazines, logos etc. Responses must be in French. 80% of the documents are produced in French, 20% in English. The initial contract is for 1 year with the option to extend 1+1. The closing time and date for this opportunity is NOON on 20th January 2025. The maximum budget is EUR100 K for the first year, VAT excluded, and up to 150K per annum for the following 2 years therefore there is the potential for a total contract amount of EUR400k if all extensions are taken up by AHDB. 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-f5f067cd-587d-4348-bb95-accdf39cef2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff249975-3d09-42fe-9406-657e49d92b5d
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

79822500 - Graphic design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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