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Food Fraud and Mitigation Tools

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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01 Aug 2019 at 08:34

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01 Aug 2019 at 08:32

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18 Feb 2019 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is seeking contractors for the "Food Fraud and Mitigation Tools" project, aimed at enhancing food authenticity in the UK. This tender falls within the research and development services category and was published on 18th February 2019. The open procurement process allows for broad participation, with the tender period concluding on 18th March 2019. The contract itself commenced on 17th July 2019 and will continue until 14th August 2020. The total contract value is £77,532, reflecting the importance of food security and consumer confidence in the UK food supply chain.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy, particularly those focusing on food science, fraud analysis, and regulatory compliance. Companies that can offer innovative analytical methods or tools to mitigate food fraud risks would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, fostering a competitive environment that could enhance their growth in the agri-food sector.

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Notice Title

Food Fraud and Mitigation Tools

Notice Description

1.1 Defra's vision is for a world leading food and farming system. Maintaining a resilient and secure supply chain, and competitive and thriving food industry, coupled with ensuring consumer confidence in the food chain is integral to this vision. Food authenticity - knowing what food is, how it is produced, where it comes from and that it is correctly labelled - is a key part of this. Defra's Food Authenticity programme focuses on the development of analytical methods to verify food authenticity and compliance with food labelling legislation to provide tools to tackle food fraud. 1.2 Food fraud, according to the European Commission, covers cases where "there is a violation of EU food law, which is committed intentionally to pursue an economic or financial gain through consumer deception". In a rapidly changing landscape, it is important to understand global influences, dynamics, and drivers impacting on the occurrence of food fraud and how these might change from a social, economic, environmental, and political perspective. Focus of the research should be UK but within a global context. 2. Research Requirement 2.1 The Contractor shall undertake a review of food fraud, with a specific focus on identifying or predicting likely food fraud trends in the short to medium term, coupled with an assessment of current and emerging food fraud mitigation tools and techniques; and how these might be used to inform agri-food policy development. The review shall signpost to areas that require additional input (e.g. knowledge, data, etc.) in order to meet future food fraud challenges. 3. Objectives The research is divided into two phases; [1] Food Fraud Drivers and Trends in the Short to Medium Term, and, [2] Mitigation Tools and Systems - Mapping and Evaluation The Contractor shall therefore carry out a review to: 3.1 Understand the global drivers of food fraud impacting on the UK, how these may vary and how this may have an impact on food fraud trends in the short to medium term (phase 1). 3.2 Explore and evaluate what current and emerging food fraud mitigation tools and systems exist; how these can be used to inform policy development and to ensure a resilient and competitive food supply (phase 2). 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. "

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6ada950-0c17-430b-b53a-ab2f0df16357
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec14837-c622-4549-8c4f-83611cfe5f20
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£77,532 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,532 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2019 - 14 Aug 2020 1-2 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LGC

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