Social Media services in the USA, Canada & Mexico covering beef, lamb & pork
Details
- Buyer
- Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)
- Supplier(s)
- Llibertat Ltd
- Value
- £393,000
- Topic
- Advertising and marketing services
- Published
- 28 May 2025
- Source
- uk:find_a_tender
Tender 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 Lot 1: 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
Timeline
- Completed: Award date11 April 2025
- Completed: Award published28 May 2025Current notice
About the buyer
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is a ministerial department that also buys through agencies such as the Environment Agency, the Rural Payments Agency and the Animal and Plant Health Agency. Suppliers register on the DEFRA eCommercial website, Atamis, to compete for contract opportunities across the department. Larger opportunities are advertised through the Find a Tender service under the Procurement Act 2023, in force since February 2025. DEFRA also procures goods and services through the Crown Commercial Service. Existing contracts and frameworks set up under the previous procurement regulations remain valid until they expire.
Procurement spend from central entities makes up 66% of overall UK public spend.
Over the past 5 years, most of DEFRA's contract awards have been in research and development, construction work and business services.
Relevant CPV codes
- 79340000 · Advertising and marketing services
Decision makers
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| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs-defra.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs-defra.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs-defra.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs-defra.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs-defra.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs-defra.gov |
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