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RDE 472 - Food Authenticity Standardisation & Harmonisation Activities

DEFRA

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09 Jan 2024 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "RDE 472 - Food Authenticity Standardisation & Harmonisation Activities" was awarded by DEFRA, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. The procurement falls under the research and development consultancy services category. The procurement stage was completed with a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is scheduled from December 22, 2023, to March 21, 2025.

This tender by DEFRA provides opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector to engage in activities related to food fraud prevention and control. Businesses offering consultancy services in the field of food authenticity and fraud detection technologies would be well-suited to compete. The contract's duration allows for long-term engagement and collaborative work to guide the project through the Codex standards adoption process, benefiting the selected supplier, LGC.

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Notice Title

RDE 472 - Food Authenticity Standardisation & Harmonisation Activities

Notice Description

To effectively co-chair CCFICS eWG on food fraud to support the preparation of draft guidance on the prevention and control of food fraud. The proposed work will involve agreement of terms and definitions relating to food authenticity and fraud, identification of tools and technology to detect fraud, reduce vulnerabilities and support information exchange and agreement of a draft document to progress through the Codex standards adoption process. This project was awarded by DEFRA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1982caa5-a8e3-4d96-86f5-5debf73052c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7232835-5f4f-4ab1-ad10-b2cee6bc3e0c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,651 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2023 - 21 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LGC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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