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Representation in the Netherlands principally covering beef and lamb markets on behalf of AHDB

AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

Buyer Address: Middlemarch Business Park, Coventry, UKG13, CV3 4SU, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Sarah Waters

Contact Email: procurement@ahdb.org.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
566666.0 GBP
Gross: 680000.0 GBP
Published
25 Nov 2025, 15:27
Deadline
19 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79342000 - Marketing services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The AHDB representative requirements for the selected markets include, but not limited to: • Liaise effectively with the UK and French based AHDB Export teams by regular telephone, email and face-to-face communication. This may require foreign travel to AHDB Head Office or major food events (e.g. SIAL Paris, Anuga Cologne) for meetings. The total number of face-to-face meetings, including at events, is expected to be a minimum of three per year • Establish a detailed understanding of the market opportunity, including a breakdown of sales and marketing potential by channel and product sector, and an identified list of development target customers. • Build and maintain effective relationships with UK beef and lamb exporters, agents, representatives and in-market importers, distributors, food service operators and retailers. As appropriate, work jointly with these contacts to successfully deliver promotional activities . Initial 2 year contract with options of 1+1 extensions Closing date is NOON 19th Jan 2026. Estimated cost £170k (VAT inclusive) per annum. e-Sourcing portal is https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076957-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 566,666.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 680,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical/Quality & Price (75%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (25%)

Documents

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