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Joint Knowledge Transfer Framework for Food Standards and Food Safety Analysis

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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03 Jan 2018 at 12:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Joint Knowledge Transfer Framework for Food Standards and Food Safety Analysis," is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. This contract falls within the services industry category, particularly focusing on laboratory and research services. The procurement occurred through a limited method, awarding the contract without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract was awarded on 1st October 2017, with a total value of £25,000, and will run until 31st March 2018. The tender required businesses to complete their registrations on the Bravo e-tendering system by the deadline of 1st September 2017.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations specialising in laboratory services and consulting within food safety and standards. Businesses that provide analytical tools and best practice solutions will find this contract particularly relevant, especially those focused on enhancing food authenticity, safety, and quality, as well as supporting public sector responses to food incidents. Engaging with this framework could lead to further collaborations with key organisations like the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Joint Knowledge Transfer Framework for Food Standards and Food Safety Analysis

Notice Description

It is a joint KT programme funded in partnership between the Authority, Food Standards Agency (FSA), Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and Government Chemist (GC) (collectively the Funders). This new framework will provide a more sustainable, cost-effective programme of KT on analytical tools and best practice to support food law enforcement for ensuring food authenticity, safety, hygiene and quality. This will support government priorities to ensure consumer protection and trust in our food and where it comes from and facilitate rapid response by Food Authorities to emerging food incidents. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f734bd4-d25e-468d-898b-4705582aa71d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 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

FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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