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Project 24337 - Guidance for Organisation of Informal Food Authenticity Surveillance Programmes

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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28 Feb 2019 at 14:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Project 24337 - Guidance for Organisation of Informal Food Authenticity Surveillance Programmes" is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in London, England. This project falls under the research and development services category and aims to establish guidance following a review of food authenticity protocols. The procurement is classified as a direct award under the Other - R&D method, with a total contract value of £6,500. The contract period began on 15th November 2018 and concludes on 15th May 2019, with the tender period having closed on 5th November 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those focused on food safety and authenticity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative methodologies for informal surveys and testing could particularly benefit from this contract. Companies involved in consultancy services related to food quality assurance or those with experience in liaising with local authorities regarding food regulations may find this opportunity aligns perfectly with their expertise and capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project 24337 - Guidance for Organisation of Informal Food Authenticity Surveillance Programmes

Notice Description

After the horsemeat incident, Prof Chris Elliott's Review recommended (No 4) "a resilient network of food analytical laboratories capable of testing consistently for food authenticity in the future". Defra's response was to seek a view from the Authenticity Methods Working Group (AMWG), which recommended that Defra "facilitate the development of guidance on surveillance programmes to inform national sampling programmes." This project aims to produce this guidance. Formal sampling for local authority prosecutions is subject to certain conditions laid down in the Food Safety Act in term of the number of samples taken. This guidance will focus on the considerations needed when deciding what an informal survey is trying to achieve in terms of covering the commercial market i.e. is it targeted or representative of the market. It will also examine which considerations must be taken into account about the method used to analyse the sample i.e. how robust is it, and what is the uncertainty around the result. These same considerations can be used by local authorities and public analysts if an investigation into the size of an authenticity issue such as misdescription or mislabelling needs to be undertaken. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. "

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fda1d18a-5828-419a-b5c3-a5505cd05d5c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - R&D direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
15 Nov 2018 - 15 May 2019 6-12 months
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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
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

ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY

Further Information

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