---
title: "Food & Drink: Market Research & Development - Germany"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000529801"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE"
published: "2018-02-08"
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# Food & Drink: Market Research & Development - Germany

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000529801

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Food & Drink: Market Research & Development - Germany" is being conducted by Scottish Enterprise, located at Atrium Court, 50 Waterloo Street, Glasgow. This initiative falls within the economic affairs sector and aims to explore foodservice opportunities for Scottish food and drink companies in Germany. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 28th February 2018 at 11:00 AM. Interested parties can submit their bids electronically, and the overall procurement method employed is an open procedure. The award period will commence immediately following the submission deadline.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the food and drink sector, particularly those focusing on market research and export development. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive market insights, establishing strategic partnerships within Germany, or aiding in the export process would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will contribute to the wider goal of expanding export capabilities for Scottish products, thereby enhancing their own business development in the international market.

## Notice

The purpose of this work is to understand the foodservice opportunities for Scottish Food & Drink companies in Germany. The work consists of two phases: 1)Research: Lead on our activity to identify and develop relationships with key foodservice contacts (including procurement managers, chefs and distributors) by forming close strategic relationships with senior target customers and proactively identifying areas of opportunity for Scotland. 2) Market development: Work with SDI and SF&D partners to support Scottish F&D companies to accelerate export growth by providing market research, intelligence and introductions to business contacts. Support the SF&D Export Plan's objectives of widening the range of products exported, working with key trade associations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this work is to understand the foodservice opportunities for Scottish Food & Drink companies in Germany. The work consists of two phases: 1)Research: Lead on our activity to identify and develop relationships with key foodservice contacts (including procurement managers, chefs and distributors) by forming close strategic relationships with senior target customers and proactively identifying areas of opportunity for Scotland. 2) Market development: Work with SDI and SF&D partners to support Scottish F&D companies to accelerate export growth by providing market research, intelligence and introductions to business contacts. Support the SF&D Export Plan's objectives of widening the range of products exported, working with key trade associations.

Renewal: 12 month contract with the option of 12 month extension to the original contract. Maximum duration of the contract will be 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309440 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE |
| Additional buyers | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 6HQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309440

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB309440&idx=1
  15th February 2018 - P18-0116 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB309440&idx=3
  15th February 2018 - P18-0116 - Invitation to Tender Revised 15/02/18
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB309440&idx=2
  8th February 2018 - P18-0116 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309440
  Food & Drink: Market Research & Development - Germany - The purpose of this work is to understand the foodservice opportunities for Scottish Food & Drink companies in Germany. The work consists of two phases: 1)Research: Lead on our activity to identify and develop relationships with key foodservice contacts (including procurement managers, chefs and distributors) by forming close strategic relationships with senior target customers and proactively identifying areas of opportunity for Scotland. 2) Market development: Work with SDI and SF&D partners to support Scottish F&D companies to accelerate export growth by providing market research, intelligence and introductions to business contacts. Support the SF&D Export Plan's objectives of widening the range of products exported, working with key trade associations.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=529801
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=529801
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000529801
- https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us

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