Award

Supply of Search Engine Optimisation Services

AHDB

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Award

20 Jan 2022 at 22:45

Tender

03 Sep 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has recently completed a tender process for the "Supply of Search Engine Optimisation Services". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the web search engine providers industry. The contract, valued at £200,000, aimed to engage a supplier to partner with AHDB's in-house Digital Content team to enhance their SEO and SEM activities. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the initial contract period began on 1 January 2022, with the potential for extensions that could last until January 2026. The successful supplier for this contract was Liberty Marketing.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital marketing, particularly in search engine optimisation and marketing. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in SEO strategy development, website analysis, and PPC campaign management would be well-suited to compete for future opportunities with the AHDB. Additionally, firms that can offer innovative solutions and high-quality, engaging content development stand to greatly benefit from this ongoing procurement relationship.

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Notice Title

Supply of Search Engine Optimisation Services

Notice Description

AHDB is wanting to procure a supplier to work as a partner with the in-house Digital Content team to support across AHDB's requirements for search engine optimisation (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM) activity. The scope of the contract will make the supplier the sole SEO and SEM partner for all AHDB sectors. A comprehensive list of projects is yet to be defined. The successful supplier will work with different teams and websites across AHDB as required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful supplier will need to provide guidance on current best practice and technical support for projects through the following: * SEO strategy development - how to improve ranking of target keywords/phrases, improving quality and quantity of organic search traffic etc. * Analysis of current websites, identifying both on and off-site SEO opportunities * Keyword research to identify trends/opportunities * Reviewing content for SEO activity * Identifying opportunities through competitive research analysis * Strategic planning and creation of PPC ad campaigns to meet varied objectives across AHDB functions

Renewal: Initial contract runs from Jan 22 to Jan 24, with the option to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each, therefore 2+1+1 . This would take the contract to January 2026 if all options of extension are taken up.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02dd39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001787-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72414000 - Web search engine providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 1 Jan 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Extensions are mentioned within this opportunity, therefore a further opportunity notice would be required estimated date of August/September 2025

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AHDB
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sarah.waters@ahdb.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2476478600

Buyer Location

Locality
KENILWOTH
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
TLG13 Warwickshire CC

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIBERTY MARKETING

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