Published date: 16 January 2017
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.
Contract summary
Industry
Data collection and collation services - 72314000
Location of contract
CV8 2LZ
Value of contract
£200,000 to £300,000
Procurement reference
tender_134572/560339
Published date
16 January 2017
Closing date
24 February 2017
Contract start date
17 April 2017
Contract end date
16 April 2021
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
AHDB require a provider of monthly trade data to deliver data in an easy to access format which can be linked directly with our in-house analytics tool. The data must be provided in a timely manner, no more than 72 hours after it is released by the relevant countries Customs and Excise departments.
The quality of the data must mirror that produced from Customs and Excise in the relevant countries, allowing AHDB to reproduce and publish the data.
There is a requirement for historic HS code data going back for a minimum period of 10 years. All data should cover HS codes from the following sectors:
o Cereals and Oilseeds
o Beef and Lamb
o Pork
o Potatoes
o Horticulture
o Dairy
This service will be renewed on an annual basis, although a multi-year contract option will be considered if it is felt that this gives better value for money for the required outcome.
More information
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Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender~:
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 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ 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 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box
3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ 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 PQQ/ 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 Jackson
Address
AHDB, Stoneleigh Park
Kenilworth, Warwickshire
CV8 2LZ
England
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