Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
AHDB
Stoneleigh Park
Kenilworth
CV8 2LZ
UK
Contact person: Sarah Waters
Telephone: +44 2476478600
E-mail: procurement@ahdb.org.uk
NUTS: UKG13
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: Agriculture and Horticulture
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Representation for AHDB in the Netherlands principally covering Beef and Lamb markets
Reference number: 2022-553
II.1.2) Main CPV code
98112000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
AHDB Exports is looking for a Dutch/English speaking representative to develop the Dutch/Belgium and Scandinavian markets for British lamb and beef.
The successful representative will have the expertise and experience to identify the right priority markets, and ability to devise the best local strategies to achieve effective market growth for British lamb and beef in the selected markets.
It is a mandatory requirement that the successful representative speaks English and Dutch, and lives or has a commercial office based in the Netherlands.
The contract starts 1st April 2023 for one year, with the option to extend for a further 2 periods of 12 months each.
Value is estimated 84,000 EUROS per annum, approx £75 POUNDS STERLING
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
225 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
DK
Main site or place of performance:
The Netherlands
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Contract will be awarded to Provider who will deliver some or all of the following services:
• Driving value and volume sales in the Netherlands
• Liaise closely with the AHDB Exports team to agree and update on activity and provide the latest market intelligence and insights.
• Identify and develop priority markets for British lamb and beef.
• Effectively maintain and build new relationships with relevant contracts in the selected markets. Where appropriate, work jointly with them to increase market exposure and demand for British lamb and beef.
• Devise and implement effective local strategies to promote British lamb and beef aimed at increasing awareness and brand loyalty.
• Act as a brand ambassador for British produce.
• Liaise with central AHDB staff in areas such as media, PR, digital.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
225 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2023
End:
31/03/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The initial contract is for 1 year with options to extend for 2 periods of 12 months each
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
As per specification documents
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As per specification documents
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with a single operator.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
12/01/2023
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
12/01/2023
Local time: 13:00
Place:
AHDB HQ
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:
Opened by Procurement Managers
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
AHDB
Stoneleigh Park
Kenilworth
CV8 2LZ
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/11/2022