Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c23-3a75-73ea-8ffa-80b675a4c58a/ahdb-beef-and-lamb-representative-for-italy-switzerland-and-malta closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # AHDB Beef and Lamb Representative for Italy, Switzerland and Malta [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Often single bidder Estimated value £44,000 to £130,000 Published 12 Apr 2018 Deadline Closed 18 May 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender AHDB Exports is looking for an Italian/English speaking representative to develop the Italian, Swiss and Maltese market for British lamb and beef. The successful representative will have the expertise and experience to identify the right priority markets, and ability to devise the best local strategies to achieve effective market growth for British lamb and beef in the Italian, Swiss and Maltese market. The successful representative must be based or have a commercial office in Italy or Switzerland (successful representative will be expected to visit Malta yearly), and will be responsible for driving value and volume sales, the successful representative will be expected to: - Liaise closely with the AHDB Exports team, to agree and update on activity and provide the latest market intelligence and insights - Identify and develop priority markets for British lamb and beef within the Italian and Swiss markets - Effectively maintain and build new relationships with relevant contacts in the Italian market, and where appropriate, work jointly with them to increase market exposure and demand for British lamb and beef - Devise and implement effective local strategies to promote British lamb and beef aimed at increasing awareness and brand loyalty - Act as a brand ambassador for British produce - Liaise with central AHDB staff in areas such as media, PR, digital. The contract is for 3 years and will include a provision for the review and break of the contract after each 12 month period. This is to provide for assessment of performance and the need for representation in the relevant markets. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender~: - Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](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) - 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 - 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. Read full description ## CPV classification Marketing services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/dd275ec2-71af-4f49-bfe7-9e6e976cf13c) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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