--- title: "PR representation/activity on behalf of AHDB for the French market" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1d905a76-7ebe-4064-917e-e90a61658178" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1d905a76-7ebe-4064-917e-e90a61658178" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d905a76-7ebe-4064-917e-e90a61658178.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d905a76-7ebe-4064-917e-e90a61658178.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2020-12-14" --- # PR representation/activity on behalf of AHDB for the French market Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d905a76-7ebe-4064-917e-e90a61658178 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1d905a76-7ebe-4064-917e-e90a61658178) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d905a76-7ebe-4064-917e-e90a61658178.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being undertaken by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which seeks a contractor for "Public relations services" aimed at promoting the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) in the French market. This open tender is currently active, and submissions are invited until 5th February 2021. The contract will run from 31st March 2021 to 30th March 2025, with a total expected value of £864,000, aiming to execute three targeted events. Prospective suppliers must have a commercial office in France and be able to communicate in both French and English, thus ensuring effective engagement with the target audience. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in public relations or communications that have a presence in France. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in organising events and marketing campaigns would be well-suited to compete, as this contract focuses on increasing awareness of quality assurance schemes within the meat industry. Engaging in this process allows businesses to potentially secure a long-term partnership with the AHDB, thereby enhancing their portfolio and expanding their market reach across Europe. ## Notice AHDB France works to develop awareness of Assurance and Quality schemes such as the Quality Standard Mark (QSM) for beef and lamb, Red Tractor and the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) West Country (beef and lamb). To support this requires the delivery of 3 targeted, effective and innovative events The agency must be based or have a commercial office in France, and must be able to communicate in French and English Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender and respond to the opportunity: 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 ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the ITT into your '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 'ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under '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 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/79698e34-2eaf-47c7-a992-e238d13a7ef3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2021 - 30 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £864,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79416000 - Public relations services ## Release History - 14 Dec 2020 at 09:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79698e34-2eaf-47c7-a992-e238d13a7ef3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79698e34-2eaf-47c7-a992-e238d13a7ef3 14th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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