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RDE638 EU Horizon Europe Thematic Network Tackling Food Fraud by translating research and innovation into practice

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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23 Dec 2024 at 13:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract titled "RDE638 EU Horizon Europe Thematic Network Tackling Food Fraud by translating research and innovation into practice" to LGC. This procurement, classified under research and development consultancy services, aims to support an interdisciplinary EU-wide project over three years to address food fraud within the food supply chain. The project, coordinated by the University of Dublin, involves various stakeholders and targets numerous geographic locations including the UK, Europe, and beyond. The procurement method is a selective call-off from a framework agreement, and the total contract value is £92,861.33. The contract starts on 15th January 2025 and ends on 31st December 2027.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the food and drink sector, research and development, and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find it particularly beneficial as the project aims to create a sustainable European Food Fraud Community of Practice (EFF-CoP). This initiative will facilitate the widespread use of innovative solutions and improve collaboration, offering numerous chances for businesses to engage in dynamic interactions and enhance the integrity of the food supply chain.

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Notice Title

RDE638 EU Horizon Europe Thematic Network Tackling Food Fraud by translating research and innovation into practice

Notice Description

Defra's Food Authenticity Programme has been increasing its engagement with EU and international authenticity activities over recent years in support of the Agri-Food Chain policy priority; to work with international partners to deliver science-based food standards, support enforcement of food labelling and standards policy, ensure supply chain integrity, protect consumer confidence, support a level playing field for business and facilitate fair practices in global trade. A recent consortium bid (led by the University College Dublin) in response to a Horizon Europe call on tackling food fraud has been successful and LGC is one of the consortium partners. Defra is providing top-up funding to support LGC's participation in this EUR2 million interdisciplinary EU-wide consortium project for 3 years, which will deliver on one of the Horizon Europe farm to fork main priorities: tackling food fraud along the food supply chain. Defra funding will help ensure a UK partner in this strategically important project (University of Dublin are co-ordinating the project), showcase and enhance the UKs Food Authenticity Network (which will be used to disseminate project outputs) and will leverage input from other countries/EU. This project is timely in strengthening links with other countries and increase access to expertise. Additionally, the work supports departmental objectives for a productive, secure and resilient food and drink sector. The project will facilitate progress to preventing food fraud by translating research and innovation knowledge into practical applications. This will be achieved by establishing and mobilising the European Food Fraud Community of Practice (EFF-CoP), a sustainable Research and Innovation (R&I) eco-system of food fraud researchers and end-users based on solid sociological principles. These include designing for evolution; considering the various EFF-CoP members' perspectives and fostering dialogues; accommodating varying levels of participation offering a diverse range of valuable materials and events; and creating a consistent rhythm for the EFF-CoP. A diverse group of stakeholders has been gathered in the consortium including scientists, regulators, large and small-sized industry, the organic sector and existing networks such as the Food Authenticity Network (FAN-an award winning, world-leading authenticity network established by Defra and run by LGC) with >5,100 members globally. These stakeholders are catalysers to reach out rapidly to a large number of prospective EFF-CoP members. The expected outcomes of this research project are: * widespread use of existing and new knowledge, and innovative solutions by end-users/practitioners (official control authorities, food businesses, etc.) on the ground ensuring that food fraud is tackled, * improvement of knowledge flow and innovative solutions with end-users through more dynamic interactions and new collaboration methodologies to prevent food fraud in the food supply chain. * bette

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92a14787-e40d-4b01-9a4f-0268d30a503b
Current Stage
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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
SME, VCSE
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
£92,861 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£92,861 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Adrian Ajibade
Contact Email
adrian.ajibade@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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