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RDE796 - Food Authenticity Standardisation & Harmonisation - CEN TC460 WG8 and

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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20 Oct 2025 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a procurement process to ensure UK interests are represented at the CEN TC 460 for Food Authenticity, leveraging knowledge sharing and maintaining expert links within the CEN community. This contract, awarded to LGC, falls under the "Research and development consultancy services" industry category, with the main procurement category being services. The contract period runs from 22nd May 2025 to 24th March 2028, with a total value of £92,760.21. The procurement method was selective, as part of a call-off from a framework agreement, encompassing regions ranging from British Overseas Territories to Europe and beyond.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in research and development consultancy services. Firms with expertise in food authenticity and standardisation within the global CEN networking context will find this opportunity particularly fitting. Although the suitability for SMEs and VCSEs was not emphasised, companies with a strategic focus on international standards and policy representation will benefit from competing in such tenders managed by government bodies like Defra. These opportunities help businesses expand their market presence and enhance their reputation by engaging directly with public bodies and influencing industry standards.

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Notice Title

RDE796 - Food Authenticity Standardisation & Harmonisation - CEN TC460 WG8 and

Notice Description

The aim of the project is to ensure UK interests are represented at the CEN TC 460 Food Authenticity, that knowledge sharing occurs and the maintenance of expert links with the CEN community. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa849873-1805-4bc1-bab8-9aae04d7d941
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c70e1783-7100-476e-b72d-2d77178ed6d3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£92,760 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£92,760 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2025 - 24 Mar 2028 2-3 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
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 4DF
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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