--- title: "AHDB France requirements for graphic design and communications" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f5f067cd-587d-4348-bb95-accdf39cef2f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f5f067cd-587d-4348-bb95-accdf39cef2f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5f067cd-587d-4348-bb95-accdf39cef2f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5f067cd-587d-4348-bb95-accdf39cef2f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "AHDB" published: "2024-12-06" --- # AHDB France requirements for graphic design and communications Buyer: AHDB Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5f067cd-587d-4348-bb95-accdf39cef2f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f5f067cd-587d-4348-bb95-accdf39cef2f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5f067cd-587d-4348-bb95-accdf39cef2f.json) ## Summary AHDB (Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board) is seeking a digital agency, preferably based in France and specialising in the food sector, to fulfil its graphic design and communications requirements. The contract is open for tender with a closing date of noon on 20th January 2025. The tender involves services in four main areas: website design and development, digital content creation, digital promotion and communication activities, and offline design. The initial contract period is one year, starting from 1st April 2025, with options to extend for two additional years. The maximum budget is €100,000 for the first year, VAT excluded, with potential total contract value up to €400,000 if extensions are utilised. This open procurement is managed through AHDB’s e-Sourcing portal and is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the graphic design services category, with relevant responses required in French. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in digital marketing and graphic design within the food sector. Agencies capable of delivering comprehensive online and offline design solutions will find this contract beneficial for enhancing their portfolio and gaining a reputable client like AHDB. Moreover, the initial one-year contract with the possibility of extension allows for long-term business growth and stability. SMEs focused on creative digital content, effective communication strategies, and brand alignment, especially those already operating within the French market, are well-suited to compete for this tender. This procurement process is conducted through an open procedure, ensuring fair competition and transparency. ## Notice AHDB France intend to procure a digital agency, preferably based in France and specialising in the food sector for graphic design and communications requirements. The successful agency must be able to meet the needs of AHDB in terms of 4 main areas, shown below: 1) Website design and development 2) Digital Content creation (SEO driven articles, graphics and videos) 3) Digital promotion and communication activities in general, aimed at professionals through social media and other channels 4) Offline design: support alignment between offline and online branded assets. Offline assets may include brochures, posters, labels, invitations, leaflets, adverts in trade magazines, logos etc. Responses must be in French. 80% of the documents are produced in French, 20% in English. The initial contract is for 1 year with the option to extend 1+1. The closing time and date for this opportunity is NOON on 20th January 2025. The maximum budget is EUR100 K for the first year, VAT excluded, and up to 150K per annum for the following 2 years therefore there is the potential for a total contract amount of EUR400k if all extensions are taken up by AHDB. The electronic address at which the Procurement Documents have been made directly available by AHDB by electronic means is https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome. This is AHDB's e-Sourcing portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff249975-3d09-42fe-9406-657e49d92b5d | | 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 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £330,000 | | 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 | AHDB | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV3 4PE | | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79822500 - Graphic design services ## Release History - 6 Dec 2024 at 12:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff249975-3d09-42fe-9406-657e49d92b5d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff249975-3d09-42fe-9406-657e49d92b5d 6th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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