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Strategic PR partner services requirement for AHDB

AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

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28 Jan 2026 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), located in Coventry, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for strategic public relations services. This contract, awarded on 28th January 2026, falls under the industry category of Public Relations Services (CPV: 79416000). The procurement was conducted as a limited competition, where qualified suppliers from the pre-existing RM6124 Communications Marketplace framework were shortlisted and invited to participate based on specific specialisms. Eight submissions were received, showcasing strong interest from suppliers. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with "Fight or Flight" as the successful supplier.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations, particularly those experienced in Brand Communications, B2B Communications, and PR Strategy among others. SMEs looking to expand their footprint within governmental and agricultural sectors would have found this tender particularly beneficial. As a limited competition, it ensured only suppliers with relevant expertise were considered, making it an ideal growth opportunity for firms with tailored PR capabilities focused on agriculture and food-related communication strategies. The successful supplier would have the chance to engage deeply with British food and farming communities, further solidifying their industry presence and expanding their client base.

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Notice Title

Strategic PR partner services requirement for AHDB

Notice Description

This was a mini competition against framework RM6124 Communications Marketplace. All suppliers shortlisted against the below specialisms were given opportunity to apply: Brand Communications, Business-to-business (B2B) Communications, Consumer PR, Corporate PR, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG), Influencer Strategy, Partnering and Execution, Management of Key Opinion Leaders / Opinion-Formers, PR Content Development and Management, PR Crisis Planning and Communications, PR Event Organisation and Management, PR Media Management, PR Reputation Management, PR Strategy, Press Release Writing and Distribution, Sustainability Comms 8 submissions were received

Lot Information

Lot 1

Objective Our aim to add balance to the food debate and ultimately to reassure, inform and engage consumers-especially those who feel conflicted about their choices-not by going on the defensive but by confidently delivering science-backed storytelling that builds term trust and protects purchase intent. Strategy Our strategy will be built on a smart, high-impact PR programme that both compliments and amplifies the Let's Eat Balanced campaign and carves out a bolder, more visible voice for British food and the British farming community.

Procurement Information

This was published but only to the shortlisted suppliers exported from the DPS framework RM6124 Communications Marketplace, based against specialisms shown below: Brand Communications, Business-to-business (B2B) Communications, Consumer PR, Corporate PR, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG), Influencer Strategy, Partnering and Execution, Management of Key Opinion Leaders / Opinion-Formers, PR Content Development and Management, PR Crisis Planning and Communications, PR Event Organisation and Management, PR Media Management, PR Reputation Management, PR Strategy, Press Release Writing and Distribution, Sustainability Comms

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061057
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007364-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Contact Name
Sarah Waters
Contact Email
procurement@ahdb.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIGHT OR FLIGHT

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