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Social Media services in the USA, Canada & Mexico covering beef, lamb & pork

AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD · compiled

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Opportunity overview

AHDB intend to procure a Contract to a successful Agency/Supplier for the provision of Social Media requirements covering the USA, Canada & Mexico. The successful supplier will be required to deliver strategy and planning, content creation, engage with audiences, advertising and promotion etc as well as ensuring value for money for levy payers is provided.<br/>Listed below are some of the actions/requirements that the supplier/agency will be required to complete throughout the duration of the contract:<br/>Strategy & Planning:<br/>• Prepare an approach that will make recommendations on the most effective way to fulfil the goals for increasing brand awareness<br/>• Provide a detailed content calendar outlining the frequency, type, and timing of social media posts<br/>Content Creation:<br/>• Create engaging, high quality and relevant content, including but not limited to text, images, videos, and infographics for campaigns<br/>• Ensure all content adheres to AHDB brand guidelines and maintains a consistent brand tonality<br/>• A point of view on content curation noting that we have staff and farmers creating content<br/>• How to best use User-Generated Content (UGC)<br/>• Ensure the necessary language skills to communicate effectively with the target audience<br/>• Consider using professional translation services to maintain accuracy and cultural sensitivity<br/>• Research cultural norms. Be aware of local customs, traditions, and taboos to avoid misunderstandings<br/>• Create content that is respectful of diverse cultures and avoids offensive or discriminatory language<br/>• Leverage cross-promotion to drive traffic between channels<br/>Engage with audience:<br/>• Respond promptly to comments and messages on all platforms<br/>• Encourage user-generated content through contests or challenges<br/>Advertising and promotion:<br/>• Develop and execute paid social media campaigns to increase reach, engagement, and sign ups to our Newsletter<br/>• Provide regular reports on campaign performance and provide optimisation recommendations<br/>Analytics & reporting:<br/>• Provide monthly reports outlining key performance metrics, including reach, engagement, conversion rates<br/>• Offer insights and recommendations for ongoing improvements

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Llibertat

Matched by normalised name
Published award value
Value not stated
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
10 Apr 2025
Award ID
028238-2025-1
Status
active
Identifier
06206928
Location
London, UK, EC2A 4NE, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV79340000 — Advertising and marketing services

Lots

  • AHDB intend to procure a Contract to a successful Agency/Supplier for the provision of Social Media requirements covering the USA, Canada & Mexico. The successful supplier will be required to deliver strategy and planning, content creation, engage with audiences, advertising and promotion etc as well as ensuring value for money for levy payers is provided.<br/>Listed below are some of the actions/requirements that the supplier/agency will be required to complete throughout the duration of the contract:<br/>Strategy & Planning:<br/>• Prepare an approach that will make recommendations on the most effective way to fulfil the goals for increasing brand awareness<br/>• Provide a detailed content calendar outlining the frequency, type, and timing of social media posts<br/>Content Creation:<br/>• Create engaging, high quality and relevant content, including but not limited to text, images, videos, and infographics for campaigns<br/>• Ensure all content adheres to AHDB brand guidelines and maintains a consistent brand tonality<br/>• A point of view on content curation noting that we have staff and farmers creating content<br/>• How to best use User-Generated Content (UGC)<br/>• Ensure the necessary language skills to communicate effectively with the target audience<br/>• Consider using professional translation services to maintain accuracy and cultural sensitivity<br/>• Research cultural norms. Be aware of local customs, traditions, and taboos to avoid misunderstandings<br/>• Create content that is respectful of diverse cultures and avoids offensive or discriminatory language<br/>• Leverage cross-promotion to drive traffic between channels<br/>Engage with audience:<br/>• Respond promptly to comments and messages on all platforms<br/>• Encourage user-generated content through contests or challenges<br/>Advertising and promotion:<br/>• Develop and execute paid social media campaigns to increase reach, engagement, and sign ups to our Newsletter<br/>• Provide regular reports on campaign performance and provide optimisation recommendations<br/>Analytics & reporting:<br/>• Provide monthly reports outlining key performance metrics, including reach, engagement, conversion rates<br/>• Offer insights and recommendations for ongoing improvements£393k

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
2024-732
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
28 Feb 2025, 13:00
Description
Procurement Manager

Address

Street Address
AHDB HQ

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Expected award period

Starts
28 Feb 2025, 13:00

Tender Period

Ends
28 Feb 2025, 12:00

Classification

Id
79340000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Advertising and marketing services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
As per tender documents

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
economic
Description
As per tender documents

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 3
Type
technical
Description
As per tender documents

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
AHDB intend to procure a Contract to a successful Agency/Supplier for the provision of Social Media requirements covering the USA, Canada & Mexico. The successful supplier will be required to deliver strategy and planning, content creation, engage with audiences, advertising and promotion etc as well as ensuring value for money for levy payers is provided.<br/>Listed below are some of the actions/requirements that the supplier/agency will be required to complete throughout the duration of the contract:<br/>Strategy & Planning:<br/>• Prepare an approach that will make recommendations on the most effective way to fulfil the goals for increasing brand awareness<br/>• Provide a detailed content calendar outlining the frequency, type, and timing of social media posts<br/>Content Creation:<br/>• Create engaging, high quality and relevant content, including but not limited to text, images, videos, and infographics for campaigns<br/>• Ensure all content adheres to AHDB brand guidelines and maintains a consistent brand tonality<br/>• A point of view on content curation noting that we have staff and farmers creating content<br/>• How to best use User-Generated Content (UGC)<br/>• Ensure the necessary language skills to communicate effectively with the target audience<br/>• Consider using professional translation services to maintain accuracy and cultural sensitivity<br/>• Research cultural norms. Be aware of local customs, traditions, and taboos to avoid misunderstandings<br/>• Create content that is respectful of diverse cultures and avoids offensive or discriminatory language<br/>• Leverage cross-promotion to drive traffic between channels<br/>Engage with audience:<br/>• Respond promptly to comments and messages on all platforms<br/>• Encourage user-generated content through contests or challenges<br/>Advertising and promotion:<br/>• Develop and execute paid social media campaigns to increase reach, engagement, and sign ups to our Newsletter<br/>• Provide regular reports on campaign performance and provide optimisation recommendations<br/>Analytics & reporting:<br/>• Provide monthly reports outlining key performance metrics, including reach, engagement, conversion rates<br/>• Offer insights and recommendations for ongoing improvements

Value

Amount
393,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Ends
1 Jun 2028, 23:59
Starts
2 Jun 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
UK

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Entry 2
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79340000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Advertising and marketing services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

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

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
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-149571
Name
Llibertat

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Postal Code
EC2A 4NE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Llibertat Ltd., 86-90 Paul Street, London

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
06206928
Legal Name
Llibertat

Contact

Telephone
+44 2038236077

Award information

Award 1
Id
028238-2025-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-149571
Name
Llibertat

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
028238-2025-1
Status
active
Award ID
028238-2025-1
Date Signed
11 Apr 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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