Tender

2023-657 AHDB PR and Marketing services for Asia

AHDB (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

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Tender

01 Mar 2024 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is initiating a tender titled "2023-657 AHDB PR and Marketing services for Asia" for the provision of PR and Marketing services in Asia, focusing on beef, lamb, pork, and dairy products. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract expected to commence on 3rd June 2024, and an initial duration of 2 years with the option to extend. The estimated contract value is up to £500k per annum.

This tender by AHDB presents opportunities for businesses with expertise in marketing services for the agriculture sector, especially in the Asian markets such as China, Japan, Singapore, and others. Businesses with a track record in developing market growth strategies, language proficiency in key target markets, and a focus on providing value for money are well-suited to compete. The procurement process involves electronic and written submission methods, with a tender period ending on 9th April 2024 and bid opening on the same day at AHDB HQ overseen by the Procurement Manager.

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Notice Title

2023-657 AHDB PR and Marketing services for Asia

Notice Description

AHDB intend to procure a Contract to a successful Supplier for the provision PR and Marketing services on behalf of AHDB (principally covering beef, lamb and pork, but also dairy products to a lesser extent) in Asia. The successful supplier/agency will be required to have the expertise and experience to identify the right priority markets and market segments, along with the ability to devise the best local strategy to achieve effective market growth in Asia. The successful supplier/agency must also have the language ability to converse in key target markets across Asia, as well as ensuring value for money for levy payers is provided. <br/>The Contract is expected to commence on 3rd June 2024. The initial Contract duration is for 2 years with the option to extend (1+1) via single fixed terms. Estimated value is up to PS500k per annum.<br/>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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a new procurement exercise covering the Asian market, and therefore there is no existing contract details that can be shared. The successful supplier/agency will work closely with the AHDB Exports team to agree and update on activity and provide the latest market intelligence and insights. As the successful supplier/agency will be principally engaged on the beef, lamb and pork sectors (and possibly dairy), knowledge of these sectors would be an advantage.
AHDB requires the representative to provide a fully equipped and functioning office, including laptop, mobile phone and access to the internet in order to fulfil this contract.
Asia is a key market for high quality British pork, lamb and beef. The market is currently being developed and is at various stages across different markets. Dairy products are currently sold into high end retails and valuable food service sectors.
British beef, lamb, pork and dairy products are produced to the highest standards and are of the highest quality. AHDB is helping to develop an appetite for British meat and dairy products with wholesale, retail, and food service suppliers across Asia.
Key markets include:
* China
* Japan
Other markets to cover:
* Singapore
* Hong Kong
* Taiwan
* Philippines
* Vietnam
* Malaysia
* Korea
Quality Meat and Dairy From Britain is actively used around the world to show off quality, as is the PGI West Country beef and West Country lamb. Pig meat is also sold under the "Red Tractor" logo.

Renewal: Initial contract period is for 2 years with the options to extend by 1+1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044483
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006613-2024
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jun 2024 - 2 Jun 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AHDB (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
Contact Name
Sarah Waters
Contact Email
sarah.waters@ahdb.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 4SU
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

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