---
title: "Food & Drink: Market Research & Development - Germany"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000538036"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2018-06-19"
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# Food & Drink: Market Research & Development - Germany

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000538036

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by Scottish Enterprise involves the tender titled "Food & Drink: Market Research & Development - Germany", aimed at exploring foodservice opportunities for Scottish Food & Drink companies in Germany. This open procedure, initiated with a request for proposals, is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded to BLC Market Services for a total value of £87,500. The main activities include market research and development, entailing identification and engagement with key foodservice contacts. Key dates include the bid opening on 23 April 2018 and the award date on 30 April 2018, with the work expected to span over two years.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the fields of market research, food service consulting, and export development, particularly those specialising in food and drink sectors. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience, such as previous market research projects or familiarity with the German food service industry, are highly encouraged to engage. The procurement allows suppliers to take part in enhancing the export capabilities of Scottish companies, with a focus on developing strategic relationships and supporting the broader objectives of the Scottish Food & Drink Export Plan.

## 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=JUN322540 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £87,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 6HQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLC MARKET SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322540
- 4 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315460

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315460&idx=1
  4th April 2018 - P19-0003 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315460&idx=2
  4th April 2018 - P19-0003 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315460
  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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322540
  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://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000538036
- https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us

## Provenance

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