Published date: 29 November 2021

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 31 January 2022, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Web search engine providers - 72414000

Location of contract

CV8 2LZ

Value of contract

£60,000 to £180,000

Procurement reference

tender_290241/1012381

Published date

29 November 2021

Closing date

31 January 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2022

Contract end date

31 March 2023

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

The aim is to increase our brand awareness in the US market by using Digital Marketing to ensure that our online marketing strategy gains better visibility, drives engagement with our target audience (foodservice and high-end retailers), and increase website downloads, video viewing and increase registrations to our events.

The aim is to reach a larger audience than could be achieved by our Export team, through traditional methods in the targeted stated of: NY/NJ/PA, California, Illinois, Florida & Texas., and target the prospects who are most likely to buy our British beef & pork and dairy.
The contract will be for 1 year initially, with the option 1+1+1
Due to local knowledge and nuances of language being required, it is preferable for the agency to be based in the US or have a commercially based office within the country.


More information

Attachments

Additional text

Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender and respond to the opportunity

1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once)
Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue'
Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete
You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure)

2. Express an Interest in the tender
Login to the portal with the username/password
Click the ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT to access the content.
Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page.
This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box

3. Responding to the tender
Click 'My Response' under 'ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining)
You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT
There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help.


About the buyer

Contact name

Sarah Waters

Address

AHDB, Stoneleigh Park
Kenilworth, Warwickshire
CV8 2LZ
England

Email

procurement@ahdb.org.uk