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title: "Meat (Lot One) and Dairy (Lot Two) Consumer Data requirements"
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# Meat (Lot One) and Dairy (Lot Two) Consumer Data requirements

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f20ab400-460b-4b4e-8eb0-f4057b01e6c9

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is procuring a contract for Meat and Dairy Consumer Data on behalf of AHDB, HCC, and QMS. The contract is set to start from April 2023, with HCC and QMS mobilising in November 2023. Core data requirements include 'Primary Red Meat', and optional data requirements range from processed red meat to demographic splits and market comparisons. The tender, classified under market research services, follows an open procedure above threshold, with a tender period ending on November 17, 2022, and a contract period from April 1, 2023, to April 1, 2025.

This opportunity for market research services in the Meat and Dairy sector is open to SMEs and presents a chance for businesses to provide retail purchase data and insights to AHDB, HCC, and QMS. Companies experienced in consumer data analysis and market research, particularly in the food industry, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By meeting the data and service requirements outlined in the tender, businesses can demonstrate their capacity to deliver value for money to levy payers and help drive informed decision-making in the meat and dairy sectors.

## Notice

AHDB intend to procure a Contract to a successful Provider or Providers for the provision of Meat and Dairy Consumer Data on behalf of AHDB, HCC and QMS (the Contracting Authority) through the process set out in this ITT. The successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver retail purchase data and insight relating to consumer demand, and deliver the most efficient service for all parties as well as ensuring value for money for levy payers is provided. Lot One - Meat Purchase Data Lot Two - Dairy Retail Purchase Data and Insight AHDB current contract is due to expire in April 2023. HCC and QMS current contracts are due to expire in November 2023. It is expected that the contract will start from April 2023 with HCC and QMS mobilising in November 2023. AHDB, QMS and HCC need a selection of core and optional data requirements. The Core data requirement "Primary Red Meat" will be utilised by all parties (AHDB, QMS and HCC) the Optional data requirements will be utilised by individual parties depending on budget availability and organisational need. The basic measures required will consist of the following as a minimum: - Value - Volume - Price - Buyers - Volume per buyer The optional data requirements will consist of: - The addition of processed red meat - The addition of all other red meat products (e.g. added value, ready meals etc) - The addition of a view of poultry and fish "Meat, Fish & Poultry" view - Advanced measures e.g. switching data and promotion data - More granular detail for cuts/products (colour coded as optional in document titled 'Meat Data requirements' - desirable data splits are used on more of an ad-hoc basis). - Data split by tiers - Data split by region - England, Scotland and Wales - Data split by demographic e.g., age, social class etc. - Read of meat-free market e.g., meat alternatives, vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian e.g., meat and veg - Read of total grocery and key categories for comparison e.g.ambient goods, fresh fruit & veg, chilled etc - Build in existing segmentation 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 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/43721e65-30da-4c0e-a13b-381ae4d5338a |
| 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 | 17 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 1 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2022 at 12:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43721e65-30da-4c0e-a13b-381ae4d5338a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43721e65-30da-4c0e-a13b-381ae4d5338a
  17th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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