--- title: "(New closing date) AHDB PR & Marketing Representative for mainland China" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-82dde013-b16b-4f5e-97c0-15dbccdb5d9d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-82dde013-b16b-4f5e-97c0-15dbccdb5d9d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-82dde013-b16b-4f5e-97c0-15dbccdb5d9d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-82dde013-b16b-4f5e-97c0-15dbccdb5d9d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2020-02-06" --- # (New closing date) AHDB PR & Marketing Representative for mainland China Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82dde013-b16b-4f5e-97c0-15dbccdb5d9d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-82dde013-b16b-4f5e-97c0-15dbccdb5d9d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-82dde013-b16b-4f5e-97c0-15dbccdb5d9d.json) ## Summary The Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently undertaking a procurement process for a Public Relations and Marketing Representative aimed at enhancing the AHDB's activities in mainland China, particularly for high-end beef, pork, and lamb products. This tender is categorised under marketing services and is now in the active tender stage with an open procurement method. The deadline for submission is set for 6th March 2020, while the contract is expected to commence on 25th May 2020 and runs for two years, with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions. The relevant address for submissions is located in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England (CV8 2TL). This tender presents a valuable opportunity for marketing agencies, especially those with experience in food and agricultural sectors, to expand their business footprint in China. Agencies that have established operations or partnerships in mainland China would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies should take note of the requirement to register on the eSourcing portal and prepare to articulate how their services align with the AHDB's goals to promote British meat products in a competitive market. ## Notice PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN MOVED BACK DUE TO THE VIRUS OUTBREAK CURRENTLY IN CHINA..For the recruitment of a marketing agency to fulfil AHDB requirements of supporting our activity in China, focusing on high end beef, pork and lamb with some input into Dairy The representative/agency must be based or have a commercial office in mainland China The contract is for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 periods of 12 months each 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 '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/454803eb-3b7a-4d01-a822-97fb6c5660e0 | | 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 | 6 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 1 May 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 - 79342000 - Marketing services - 79416000 - Public relations services ## Release History - 6 Feb 2020 at 08:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/454803eb-3b7a-4d01-a822-97fb6c5660e0 - 3 Feb 2020 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/454803eb-3b7a-4d01-a822-97fb6c5660e0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/454803eb-3b7a-4d01-a822-97fb6c5660e0 6th February 2020 - 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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