Call for tender for the selection, through an Open Competitive Procedure, of an implementing body, appointed to implement measures aimed at achieving the goals set out in the Programme "MaizePromotionKU"

Brève description

The contracting organisation, together with PZPK, plans the realisation of a promotional campaign for EU maize seeds in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan via the support of the European Commission’s “Promotion of EU Agricultural Products” (AGRIP) fund. To implement part of the activities of the campaign, the contracting organisation seeks the support of an implementation agency.

Description du marché

With a promotional campaign oriented towards the specialised public, the key objectives are: I) Acreage cultivated in maize: Increase maize acreage in targeted countries; II) Consolidate and develop the EU seed market share: Increase the market share of high-quality EU seeds in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan; and III) Knowledge improvement among the target public: Improve the reputation and perception of maize through targeted, concrete and effective messages. The contracting organisation will itself carry out some of the actions included in the promotion programme. The remainder of the actions will be carried out by the beneficiaries (FNPSMS and PZPK) with the exception of the project evaluation, which needs to be executed by an external evaluation body in application of EU regulations. Inter alia, the implementing agency will be responsible for activities under Work Packages 3 (Website), 4 (Advertising), and 5 (Communication Material).

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Promotional activities will target Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Any activities requiring travel arrangements to target countries will be previously discussed with the FNPSMS.

CONDITIONS:
1. This tender concerns an agricultural promotion programme cofinanced by the European Union under the Promotion of EU Agricultural products funding instrument (AGRIP). The actions listed in this tender will be only subject to completion if the responsible services from the Commission confirm the receipt of the grant by the beneficiaries and following the signature of the Grant Agreement.
2. Agencies wishing to apply must have a French-speaking contact.
3. If the agency considers that it is managing a budget for an operator in the same sector or a sector or organisation that may present a conflict of interest, prior agreement authorising the agency to compete must be given by the advertiser. In the event that the agency is selected, prior agreement will also be required before accepting a budget for an operator in the same sector or from a sector or organisation that may present a conflict of interest.
4. Once the agency’s work has been paid, the creations of the selected agency will become property of the contracting organisations with no limit of time or location, for use through all communications techniques and media.
5. The contracting organisations reserve the right to use the concepts, materials and creations (visuals, logos, slogan, domain name), as part of all its campaigns and collective structures without time limitation.
6. The overall budget for the campaign, including fees, amounts to a total of €812,524.80 including VAT over three years. Based on the proposed activities in the various work packages of the project campaign, estimated costs for subcontracting will under this tender will amount €322,200.
7. Expenses can only be put forward after a detailed quote and a framework contract have been signed between the announcers and the selected agency. Invoicing will have to follow the accounting rules set by REA (European Research Executive Agency) and the European Commission.
9. A contract will be prepared following the announcement of results of this tender.
COMPULSORY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO BE PRODUCED BY CANDIDATES:
Besides the elements listed in the conditions of this tender, additional supporting documents to be provided in English include:
1) A dated and signed motivation letter accepting the conditions of the competition, as described in the call for proposals.
2) A solemn declaration of the candidate or candidates (in case of a grouping), dated and signed, on the following points:
a) Having met its social and fiscal obligations in their home country;
b) Not having received, over the past five years, a conviction registered on the police record for violations of the articles L 324-9, L 324-10, L 341-6, L 125-1 and L 125-3 of the French labour law, or the equivalent procedure in another country’s national law.
c) Not being in liquidation under the meaning of article L. 620-1 of the French trade law, or the equivalent procedure in another country’s national law;
d) Not being in a situation of personal bankruptcy under the meaning of article L. 625-2 of the French trade law, or the equivalent procedure in another country’s national law
e) Not being in legal redress under the meaning of article L.620-1 of the French trade law or the equivalent procedure in another country’s national law, without providing a clearance to continue its activities during the foreseen length of the programme.
3) The list of principal references of the past 2 years for similar actions over several countries (evaluation of agricultural sector, collective or institutional communication campaign) and providing the aim, budget and length of services.
4) The presentation of the agency and its internal organisation.
5) The name and experience level of the team in charge of the project.
6) The presentation of local offices/relay structures (if any) who could play a role in the project for all countries concerned by the programme, as well as a presentation of the team in charge of the project.
These elements will help the announcers decide how adequate the agency’s offer is compared to the needs of the campaign.
CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS:
Martin Gomez – International Promotion Officer – martin.gomez@fnpsms.fr
DATE OF COMMUNICATION OF THE ADVERTISER'S DECISION TO THE CANDIDATE AGENCIES:
20th of December 2024
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE CALL FOR APPLICATIONS:
19th of November 2024