Tender

2023-671 AHDB In-Market representative for the Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) (covering Dairy products)

AHDB (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

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Tender

21 Mar 2024 at 07:56

Summary of the contracting process

The AHDB (Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board) is looking to procure a contract for an In-Market representative for the Gulf Corporation Council (GCC), specifically focusing on dairy products. The aim is to increase awareness and drive value and volume sales in the Middle East. The estimated annual contract value is £100k, with the contract starting on 5th June 2024 for an initial 2-year period. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 22nd April 2024.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses that specialize in marketing services, particularly in the dairy industry, to compete for the contract. Companies with experience in developing market strategies, online and social media channels, and connecting with potential customers in the Middle East would be well-suited to bid for this tender. The AHDB HQ in the UK will be the main delivery address, with a focus on activities in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar. The award criteria include both technical quality and price considerations, providing a fair chance for businesses to showcase their expertise.

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Notice Title

2023-671 AHDB In-Market representative for the Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) (covering Dairy products)

Notice Description

AHDB intend to procure a Contract to a successful Supplier for the provision of an AHDB In-Market representative for the GCC (covering Dairy products). The successful supplier will be required to deliver an agreed strategy, including delivering agreed promotions and events, an online and social media channel strategy, and connections and networking with potential customers and exporters for British Dairy. The aim is to increase awareness to help drive value and volume sales, as well as ensuring value for money for levy payers is provided.<br/>Estimated annual contract value is PS100k<br/>The Contract is expected to commence on 5th June 2024. The initial Contract duration is 2 years (with a break clause after year one if required), with the options to extend 1+1 via single terms. The extension may be a full or part time position depending on the requirements of AHDB and therefore we would like to be upfront and transparent about that at the beginning of this process. <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

AHDB intend to procure a Contract to a successful Supplier for the provision of an AHDB In-Market representative for the GCC (covering Dairy products). The successful supplier will be required to deliver an agreed strategy, including delivering agreed promotions and events, an online and social media channel strategy, and connections and networking with potential customers and exporters for British Dairy. The aim is to increase awareness to help drive value and volume sales, as well as ensuring value for money for levy payers is provided.
The successful representative will be responsible for delivering an agreed strategy, including delivering agreed promotions and events, an online and social media channel strategy, and connections and networking with potential customers and exporters for British Dairy. The aim is to increase awareness to help drive value and volume sales in the Middle East.

The successful representative will be expected to:

* Liaise closely with the AHDB Dairy Exports team, to agree and update on activity and provide the latest market intelligence and insights
* Identify and develop priority markets Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar

* To be located in an agreed market in GCC with a preference for Saudi Arabia but not exclusive to.

* Effectively maintain and build new relationships with relevant contacts in the GCC . Where appropriate, work jointly with them to increase market exposure and demand for British dairy products.
* Devise and implement effective local strategies to promote British dairy products aimed at increasing awareness and brand loyalty.
* Devise and help implement online and social media strategy in conjunction with AHDB Dairy & a social media company to raise awareness of British Dairy products.
* Support in-market exhibition activity.
* Liaise with AHDB staff in areas such as media, PR, digital. Additional information: The successful representative will be required to cover market development work in the dairy sector in the Middle East. Knowledge of the wider gastronomy, retail and foodservice sectors would be an advantage as well as some of the key markets in the region. The Contract is expected to commence on 5th June 2024. The initial Contract duration is 2 years (with a break clause after year one if required), with the options to extend 1+1 via single terms. The extension may be a full or part time position depending on the requirements of AHDB and therefore we would like to be upfront and transparent about that at the beginning of this process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044b04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009108-2024
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
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jun 2024 - 4 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
procurement@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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