Tender

Marketing & Social Media activities in the US, covering Beef, Lamb and Pork

  • AHDB

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-008776

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0328e3

Published 1 April 2022, 10:01am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

AHDB

Stoneleigh Park

Kenilworth

CV8 2LG

Email

procurement@ahdb.org.uk

Telephone

+44 2476478600

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKG13 - Warwickshire

Internet address(es)

Main address

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

Buyer's address

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

one.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 above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

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

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Other activity

Agriculture and Horticulture


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Marketing & Social Media activities in the US, covering Beef, Lamb and Pork

Reference number

2021-547

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 79342000 - Marketing services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

AHDB recognise the need in the North America region for a digital review and a Social Media marketing strategic approach in line with new goals, ambitions, as well as the business digital transformation aspiration. AHDB require the agency to work closely alongside us to assist with development and implementation around clear KPIs performance responsibilities, reporting and digital support.

The Service

MEAT: - Our focus is on growing our profile, reach and reputation, building awareness of British high- quality meat in the US market, and driving relevant and engaged traffic to our website www.meattheUKexporters.com. We want to continuously improve how we curate content across our social media channels (Facebook & Instagram, and possibly to consider LinkedIn) to enable effective communication about the breath of our work.

The contract is for one year +1+1

Value is £70,000 per annum, a possible £210,000 if all extensions are taken up, exclusive of VAT

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £210,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • US - United States
Main site or place of performance

United States of America

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

AHDB are looking to appoint a Marketing partner to help us to:

• Maximise and track engagement with AHDB’s core target audience on social media

• Encourage this target audience to make contact with AHDB for information and track their interaction with on social media

• Increase and track participation to our events

• Reach out to the traditional trade media by releasing interesting and up to date Press Releases on our events, British Farming News and products.

The initial contract will be for 1 year with the option to extend 1+1

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £210,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

1 July 2022

End date

30 June 2025

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Initial contract is for 1 year with the option to extend for a further 2 periods of 12 months each

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.2) Conditions related to the contract

three.2.2) Contract performance conditions

As mentioned within the specification


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

5 May 2022

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.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)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

5 May 2022

Local time

1:00pm

Place

AHDB HQ

Stoneleigh Park

Kenilworth

Warwickshire

Information about authorised persons and opening procedure

Procurement Manager


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

AHDB

Stoneleigh Park

Kenilworth, Warwickshire

CV8 2LG

Email

procurement@ahdb.org.uk

Country

United Kingdom