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title: "2016-197"
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# 2016-197

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef0244dd-bed4-44fb-b81c-7d3b3200abe8

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "2016-197" is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on public relations services to enhance awareness of Assurance and Quality schemes, specifically the Quality Standard Mark for beef and lamb. The tender is located in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England, with a contract period commencing on 3rd April 2017 and concluding on 31st March 2021. The open procurement method was used for this tender, and the deadline for submission was 10th February 2017. The estimated contract value is £520,000, with a minimum value of £280,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the public relations and marketing sectors, particularly those experienced in field marketing and event coordination within the food services industry. Companies that can effectively engage with the Belgian market and have a proven track record in promoting food products would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this procurement, organisations can increase their visibility and expand their footprint in the European market.

## Notice

AHDB France require work to develop awareness of Assurance and Quality schemes such as the Quality Standard Mark (QSM) for beef and lamb, and the PGI West Country (beef and lamb). To ensure this is done effectively, AHDB require Press and PR agency that are able to provide two propositions: 1) A PR event with the Belgium food service sector In order to develop the awareness of the QSM and the PGI West Country, AHDB France would like the agency to present a yearly activity / event designed to increase significantly the visibility of these schemes to restaurants in Brussels. The event could take the format of a seminar / workshop to communicate with participants followed by a dinner to showcase assured products. 2) A programme of field marketing activities The agency is expected to present an innovative and efficient programme of in-store/field marketing activities designed to enhance the significant presence of branded (St George) UK lamb on the shelves of supermarkets in Belgium. 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/1368807e-8197-4122-825c-fbdfdaf0f503 |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 2 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £520,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £280,000 |
| 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 2LZ |
| 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 | BUSINESS SOLUTIONS - VIVACTIS BENELUX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2018 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1368807e-8197-4122-825c-fbdfdaf0f503

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1368807e-8197-4122-825c-fbdfdaf0f503
  20th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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