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RDE727 Horizon Scanning to Explore Risks to Food Authenticity and Food Chain Re

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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23 May 2025 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) titled "RDE727 Horizon Scanning to Explore Risks to Food Authenticity and Food Chain Re" falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services. This selective procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, with Defra serving as the buying organisation. The intended geographical reach includes the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This award stage concluded with the contract awarded on 16th May 2025. The contract period stretches from 19th May 2025 to 15th May 2026, marking completion of the tender's operational timeline.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those specialising in food authenticity and safety. Although the procurement was conducted selectively, it highlights the role businesses can play in providing niche consultancy services to governmental organisations like Defra. Large-scale enterprises, such as Fera Science Ltd, which has been awarded this contract, are well-positioned to deliver complex service requirements across multiple territories. This contract signifies potential growth for firms with established expertise and capacity to address emerging challenges in the food supply chain, encouraging innovation and collaboration within the sector.

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Notice Title

RDE727 Horizon Scanning to Explore Risks to Food Authenticity and Food Chain Re

Notice Description

This project will inform on potential future risks to food authenticity. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-618e2b76-3d9a-47e6-962e-0e8417e862d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2016cedd-1604-443e-909c-be8a70d4d79e
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
Large

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
£49,187 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,187 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 15 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
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

FERA SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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