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Government Chemist Conference 2023

DEFRA

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29 Mar 2023 at 15:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Chemist Conference 2023, organised by Defra, has been awarded funding for planning and preparation activities such as venue selection, conference theme development, and speaker coordination. This event, focusing on 'Safe food for tomorrow's world', aims to address challenges in the global food system and promote innovation and knowledge transfer. The procurement method used for this contract was selective, with a contract value of 5000 GBP and a tender period ending on 3rd February 2023.

This opportunity, suited for small and voluntary organisations, offers a chance to participate in discussions on food security and standards. Businesses involved in research and development consultancy services within the food industry would find this tender particularly relevant. The event aims to disseminate outputs from Defra's food authenticity research, shaping the direction of related programmes and enhancing understanding of food safety and authenticity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Government Chemist Conference 2023

Notice Description

The funding is to co-sponsor the Government Chemist conference to be held in June 2023. The funding will support the planning and preparation of this event to cover organisational activities such as venue selection and booking, conference theme and agenda development, publicity, contacting and confirming presenters, keynote speakers and session Chairs. This science focused event brings stakeholders together to discuss and address how science can underpin effective solutions to the escalating challenges facing the global food system, this year the theme will be 'Safe food for tomorrow's world - food security in challenging global conditions'. It will provide a good opportunity to disseminate, debate and seek views from enforcers, Public Analysts, and the food industry on technological issues, research and emerging gaps which need addressing and challenge government's activity in the area of food security. The event brings together funders, industry, enforcers/Public Analysts and the research community and supports the sharing and development of knowledge on food standards, authenticity and safety. This includes both analytical challenges and scientific developments, and regulatory requirements/updates. The event also plays a key role in promoting innovation and knowledge transfer. In return for sponsorship, the event will include presentations and discussion on Defra's food authenticity research, disseminating outputs and showcasing how Defra's food authenticity programme seeks to address the challenges around food fraud and mislabelling of food. Outputs will help inform the direction of Defra's Food Authenticity programme and the wider food science programme - and this event will also continue to raise the profile of the Governments work on food authenticity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1aeee687-aa2e-49ca-8642-7b9c042c5cda
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bb92283-34f4-4cb7-91bd-2348a2dd511b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£5,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 27 Mar 2023 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
Felicity Jowett
Contact Email
felicity.jowett@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LGC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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