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Food Authenticity Network (Government Partner Projects) - FA0199

DEFRA

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31 Oct 2023 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for the project titled "Food Authenticity Network (Government Partner Projects) - FA0199" to LGC. The contract falls under the research and development consultancy services category. The total contract value is £42,535.62, and the procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 26th September 2023, and the contract period runs from 28th September 2023 to 29th March 2024. The project is based in London, with a postal code of SW1P 3JR, UK.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services focused on food authenticity to compete for government-funded projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in food testing, mislabeling detection, and food fraud prevention would be well-suited to participate in this tender. The project aims to enhance consumer confidence in the UK food supply chain by ensuring accurate testing methods are in place, thereby providing growth opportunities for businesses in this sector.

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Notice Title

Food Authenticity Network (Government Partner Projects) - FA0199

Notice Description

In previous years, Defra, FSA and FSS have provided funding to support specific projects led by the Food Authenticity Network (FAN), which is managed by LGC. These projects contribute to Government objectives and the FAN's goals of raising awareness of the tools available to check for mislabeling and food fraud to ensure that the UK has access to a resilient network of laboratories providing fit for purpose testing to check for food authenticity so consumers can have greater confidence in the food they buy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7603e5df-7121-48c0-965f-5e71559d76ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/596ff342-315d-4099-9dc2-40bbfb15c9f8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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
£42,535 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,535 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
27 Sep 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 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
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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