--- title: "AHDB Beef and Lamb Representation in Portugal and Sub Saharan Africa" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2a6274a5-cf10-42b4-b602-f0967a4af2fd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a6274a5-cf10-42b4-b602-f0967a4af2fd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a6274a5-cf10-42b4-b602-f0967a4af2fd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a6274a5-cf10-42b4-b602-f0967a4af2fd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2017-11-30" --- # AHDB Beef and Lamb Representation in Portugal and Sub Saharan Africa Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a6274a5-cf10-42b4-b602-f0967a4af2fd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a6274a5-cf10-42b4-b602-f0967a4af2fd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a6274a5-cf10-42b4-b602-f0967a4af2fd.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "AHDB Beef and Lamb Representation in Portugal and Sub Saharan Africa" is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, aiming to enhance market representation for British lamb and beef within Portugal and sub-Saharan Africa. The tender, classified under the agricultural industry, is currently in the Tender stage with an open procurement method. Interested suppliers are required to respond by 5th February 2018, while the contract itself is set to commence on 1st April 2018 and will last for three years, featuring an option for a break clause after each year. The contract value ranges from £25,000 to £75,000, with the delivery expected in the West Midlands, UK. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural exports, particularly those with experience in the meat sector, as well as knowledge of the Portuguese and sub-Saharan African markets. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly relevant as they can utilise their local insights and contacts to devise effective market strategies. Companies with a base or commercial office in Portugal will be at an advantage, enabling them to engage directly and effectively with target markets. Overall, the potential for growth in British lamb and beef markets makes this an appealing opportunity for competitive bidders. ## Notice AHDB Exports is looking for a Portuguese/French/English speaking Representative to develop the Portuguese and sub-Saharan African markets for British lamb and beef. The successful representative will have the expertise and experience to identify the right priority markets, and ability to devise the best local strategies to achieve effective market growth for British lamb and beef in the Portuguese and sub-Saharan African markets.The successful representative will be principally engaged on the lamb and beef sectors, but may be required to cover market development work in the pork and dairy sectors. Some knowledge of these sectors would be an advantage. The successful representative must be based/and or have a commercial office in Portugal. The contract is for 3 years with a break clause after each year, contract starting in April 2018. 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/a90dac0f-66cd-4e22-a56e-d142f09971ca | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products ## Release History - 30 Nov 2017 at 09:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a90dac0f-66cd-4e22-a56e-d142f09971ca - 30 Nov 2017 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a90dac0f-66cd-4e22-a56e-d142f09971ca ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a90dac0f-66cd-4e22-a56e-d142f09971ca 30th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.ahdb.org.uk - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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