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title: "AHDB Foodservice Purchase Data Requirements"
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# AHDB Foodservice Purchase Data Requirements

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5adb9368-2827-46ac-a0a3-18d958b5fe45

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), involves the tender titled "AHDB Foodservice Purchase Data Requirements". This project falls under the industry category of data analysis services and is located in Warwickshire, England. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the final contract period running from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2021. The tender was open until 3 November 2017, with a budget allocation for Lot 1 set at £48,000 per annum to meet the core requirements, while Lot 2 does not have a predefined budget but seeks proposals for additional requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data analysis and market research services, particularly those equipped to monitor and evaluate trends across the UK foodservice industry. Companies that can offer innovative proposals to meet the outlined requirements—ranging from core data provision to additional insights—are encouraged to participate. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those with experience in delivering tailored data solutions under an open procurement method.

## Notice

AHDB currently source Foodservice data through a Third party. The data monitors protein performance across the UK Foodservice industry. Access to this data allows AHDB to analyse the sector and the channels that make up Foodservice and monitor the performance of key sector-related products. The information is used, by AHDB to inform the industry on the latest trends and look at potential implications for AHDB sector-related products. The information is used at business meetings/presentations and also in the media in response to requests for market information/commentary. This opportunity is in 2 Lots. Lot 1) Proposal to best meet AHDB 'Core requirements' specification within a budget of PS48k per annum - clearly identifying any elements of the specification not included along with associated costs. Lot 2) Proposal to best meet elements of AHDB 'Additional requirements' specification - clearly identifying any elements of the specification not included. No budget has been allocated. For Lot 2 AHDB are at this stage looking for an outline of how an agency propose to get to the measures required, in particular the volume estimate read. Note: Suppliers can tender for both, Lots 1 & 2 or just either one of the two 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/dda8c235-2b7e-4971-aa5d-26b87a4848e2 |
| 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 | 5 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £192,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £117,000 |
| 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 | 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 | MCA (PART OF WILLIAM REED BUSINESS MEDIA GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72316000 - Data analysis services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2018 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda8c235-2b7e-4971-aa5d-26b87a4848e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda8c235-2b7e-4971-aa5d-26b87a4848e2
  5th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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