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PR and Event agency in the food sector (Paris region)

AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 20:08.

Opportunity overview

AHDB require a new contract with a PR and Event agency, focusing on the food sector in the Paris region.<br/><br/>The agency will be responsible for assisting AHDB in the organisation of 3 main events:<br/><br/>• Top Pros (for Head butchers)<br/>• Vintage beef/lamb events <br/>• Escoffier for Chefs and Colmar Frais for food service<br/>• Also support for some smaller events will be required on top of the above three categories<br/><br/>The agency will need to provide AHDB with communication opportunities with major trade magazines and newspapers, plus helping with the drafting of articles and creating advertisements.

Awarded to

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AUGUSTE and LOUISE

Match pending…
Published award value
Value not stated
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
25 Feb 2025
Award ID
007750-2025-1
Status
active
Identifier
443919303
Location
France, UK, 67000, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV79416000 — Public relations services

Lots

  • AHDB require a new contract with a PR and Event agency, focusing on the food sector in the Paris region.<br/><br/>The agency will be responsible for assisting AHDB in the organisation of 3 main events:<br/><br/>• Top Pros (for Head butchers)<br/>• Vintage beef/lamb events <br/>• Escoffier for Chefs and Colmar Frais for food service<br/>• Also support for some smaller events will be required on top of the above three categories<br/><br/>The agency will need to provide AHDB with communication opportunities with major trade magazines and newspapers, plus helping with the drafting of articles and creating advertisements.<br/>The objective for this tender is to communicate on the assets of British beef and lamb, with the ability to target all protagonists of the meat sector in France, this includes the likes of:<br/><br/>• Head butchers<br/>• Wholesalers<br/>• Buyers<br/>• Chefs<br/>• Food service<br/><br/>This will be achieved through a comprehensive strategy, using a mix of publications, events and influence.£7.3m

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-04b487
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
It would be preferable if the successful supplier/agency is based in Paris, France. Submissions are to be in French

Bid Opening

Date
10 Jan 2025, 13:00
Description
Procurement Managers

Address

Street Address
AHDB HQ

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Recurrence

Description
Yearly extension options available

Expected award period

Starts
10 Jan 2025, 13:00

Tender Period

Ends
10 Jan 2025, 12:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms
As per details in specification and award criteria

Classification

Id
79416000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public relations services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Submission Method

written

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
As per details in specification and award criteria

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As per details in specification and award criteria

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
AHDB require a new contract with a PR and Event agency, focusing on the food sector in the Paris region.<br/><br/>The agency will be responsible for assisting AHDB in the organisation of 3 main events:<br/><br/>• Top Pros (for Head butchers)<br/>• Vintage beef/lamb events <br/>• Escoffier for Chefs and Colmar Frais for food service<br/>• Also support for some smaller events will be required on top of the above three categories<br/><br/>The agency will need to provide AHDB with communication opportunities with major trade magazines and newspapers, plus helping with the drafting of articles and creating advertisements.<br/>The objective for this tender is to communicate on the assets of British beef and lamb, with the ability to target all protagonists of the meat sector in France, this includes the likes of:<br/><br/>• Head butchers<br/>• Wholesalers<br/>• Buyers<br/>• Chefs<br/>• Food service<br/><br/>This will be achieved through a comprehensive strategy, using a mix of publications, events and influence.

Value

Amount
7,333,333
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
Yearly renewals if required

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
France

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Entry 2
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79416000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public relations services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-80434
Name
AHDB (Defra Network eTendering Portal)

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Coventry
Postal Code
CV3 4SU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Middlemarch Business Park

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Agriculture

Identifier

Legal Name
AHDB (Defra Network eTendering Portal)

Contact

Name
Sarah Waters

Additional Contact Points

Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-99321
Name
Defra Network eTendering Portal

Roles

mediationBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1P 4DF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Defra Network eTendering Portal
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-139711
Name
AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

Roles

buyer
reviewBody

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Coventry
Postal Code
CV3 4SU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Middlemarch Business Park

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Agriculture

Identifier

Legal Name
AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

Contact

Name
Sarah Waters

Additional Contact Points

Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-139712
Name
AUGUSTE and LOUISE

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
France
Postal Code
67000
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
37 rue du Fossé des Treize, France, 6700

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
443919303
Legal Name
AUGUSTE and LOUISE

Contact

Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-139505
Name
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Roles

mediationBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1P 4DF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Award information

Award 1
Id
007750-2025-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-139712
Name
AUGUSTE and LOUISE

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
007750-2025-1
Status
active
Award ID
007750-2025-1
Date Signed
25 Feb 2025, 00:00

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Coventry · UK · CV3 4SU · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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