Published date: 3 August 2021

This notice was replaced on 26 October 2021

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 26 October 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.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Public relations services - 79416000

Location of contract

CV8 2TL

Value of contract

£21,750 to £87,000

Procurement reference

tender_280931/983228

Published date

3 August 2021

Closing date

28 September 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

29 October 2021

Contract end date

28 October 2025

Contract type

Service contract

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

AHDB Exports is looking for a Spanish/English speaking representative/agent to develop the Mexican market for British pork on their behalf.

The successful representative must have the expertise and experience to identify the right priority Mexican States, and ability to devise the best strategies to achieve effective market growth for British Pork within the Mexican market.

This will be for an estimated contract period of 1 year (including a three month trial period) with the options to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months each. After this, the opportunity will be put out to tender again if required.
Applicants must be based or have a commercial office in Mexico.


More information

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 2TL
England

Email

procurement@ahdb.org.uk