AHDB Foodservice Purchase Data Requirements

AHDB currently source Foodservice data through a Third party. The data monitors protein performance across the UK Foodservice industry. Access to this data allows AHDB to analyse the sector and the channels that make up Foodservice and monitor the performance of key sector-related products. The information is used, by AHDB to inform the industry on the latest trends and look at potential implications for AHDB sector-related products. The information is used at business meetings/presentations and also in the media in response to requests for market information/commentary.

This opportunity is in 2 Lots. Lot 1) Proposal to best meet AHDB 'Core requirements' specification within a budget of £48k per annum - clearly identifying any elements of the specification not included along with associated costs.

Lot 2) Proposal to best meet elements of AHDB 'Additional requirements' specification - clearly identifying any elements of the specification not included. No budget has been allocated.

For Lot 2 AHDB are at this stage looking for an outline of how an agency propose to get to the measures required, in particular the volume estimate read.

Note: Suppliers can tender for both, Lots 1 & 2 or just either one of the two

Additional information:

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.