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title: "AHDB Beef & Lamb Representation for the Netherlands"
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# AHDB Beef & Lamb Representation for the Netherlands

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-025c3d3b-fe8f-4eef-8df2-79bd5e455bfa

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the AHDB (Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board), seeking a Dutch/English speaking Representative for the Netherlands to support beef and lamb exporters. The process has reached the Award stage, with the contract valued at £204,000 and covering a period from 15 January 2018 to 14 January 2023. The contracting authority is based in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, UK, and the tender deadline originally fell on 1 December 2017, indicating the ongoing nature of the engagement with suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in business representation and market consultancy, particularly those with experience in the beef and lamb sectors. Companies that can demonstrate knowledge of the Dutch market, and have an established presence in the Netherlands, will be well-placed to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong understanding of the food distribution landscape may find this contract particularly appealing for growth and collaboration within the industry.

## Notice

AHDB Exports are looking for a Dutch/English speaking Representative to cover the Dutch market, maintaining contact and working jointly with beef and lamb exporters, agents, representatives, importers, distributors, food service operators and retailers. The Representative must have a deep knowledge of working with beef and lamb exporters within the Dutch market, and to have strong general knowledge of the market. The Representative/organisation must be based in the Netherlandes or have a commerical office within the country. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender~: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95ed03d1-038a-41d8-b2c0-8834b37f2e7d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2018 - 14 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £204,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | KENILWORTH, WARWICKSHIRE |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV8 2TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Cubbington & Leek Wootton |
| Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GREEN SEED NETHERLANDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2018 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95ed03d1-038a-41d8-b2c0-8834b37f2e7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95ed03d1-038a-41d8-b2c0-8834b37f2e7d
  1st March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ahdb.org.uk
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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