PR representation on behalf of AHDB covering the German and Austrian markets

AWARDED - Germany is an important market for high quality beef and lamb, lamb in particular has a low level of per capita consumption on the German market - less than one kilo per capita per annum - offering good opportunities for market growth. Exports of British lamb to Germany have increased sharply in recent years and it is important this momentum is maintained.

The Quality Standard Mark for British beef and lamb is a brand that is actively used in Germany, as is the PGI West Country beef ad West Country lamb.

The successful representative will be responsible for increasing sales of quality assured British lamb and beef in Germany and Austria.

The agency/representative must be based or have an office in Germany, and have sound knowledge of the German and Austrian beef and lamb market.

The contract is for 1 year, with the option to extend for 3 further periods of 12 months if required.

Additional information:

AWARDED - 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.