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title: "Representation work covering the Portuguese market on behalf of AHDB"
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# Representation work covering the Portuguese market on behalf of AHDB

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4aea1670-a90e-48a1-97ad-0750dfbdac58

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a contract titled "Representation work covering the Portuguese market on behalf of AHDB," initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This project falls under the public relations services category and is aimed at enhancing the presence of British lamb and beef in the Portuguese and sub-Saharan African markets. The tender was awarded on 12 March 2021, with a contract period commencing from 31 March 2021 and extending until 30 March 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold, with a total contract value of £360,000 and a minimum value of £81,000 noted. The procurement phase is currently marked as complete.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand into international markets, particularly those with expertise in public relations and a focus on food products. Companies capable of providing multilingual representation and possessing market insights in Portugal and sub-Saharan Africa will find this contract highly suitable. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) may have a competitive advantage in this tendering process, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to engage in service contracts aimed at promoting British agricultural products abroad.

## Notice

AWARDED - AHDB Exports are 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 must have the expertise and experience to identify the right priority markets, and the 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 responsible for increasing sales of quality assured British lamb and beef in Portugal and of 5th quarter items into sub-Saharan markets. The contract will be for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 periods if required Additional information: AWARDED - 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/960299c1-96c3-4c25-8058-e4fec090f331 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2021 - 30 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £324,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £360,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2021 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/960299c1-96c3-4c25-8058-e4fec090f331
- 14 Dec 2020 at 10:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3face1b0-3ebe-4cdc-9e30-ba242e9ab21d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/960299c1-96c3-4c25-8058-e4fec090f331
  19th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3face1b0-3ebe-4cdc-9e30-ba242e9ab21d
  14th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09bf82bc-53f0-4e4f-88a7-a13c774dfccd
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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