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Regional Food Systems Citizen's Advisory Council Analysis

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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15 Jan 2026 at 16:34

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), based in London, is the buying organisation for the procurement titled "Regional Food Systems Citizen's Advisory Council Analysis". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy services. The contract involves analysing regional food systems to propose strategic legislative measures. The procurement initiated as a direct award under the rationale of extending a pilot scheme, with the procurement process currently in the award stage and completion status. The contract, valued at £133,625, is set to begin on 26th January 2026 and conclude on 20th April 2026. Defra's contact point for this tender is the Defra Commercial team, reachable via procurement@defra.gov.uk, and the initiative supports both SME and VCSE classifications.

This tender offers businesses, particularly those involved in research, development, and consultancy services related to food systems and regional planning, an opportunity to engage with a central government public authority. Given the nature of the analysis required, businesses with expertise in citizen engagement and policy recommendation in food systems contexts may find growth potential here. The direct award method recognises the importance of maintaining continuity and securing further outputs from an existing pilot scheme, creating an advantageous position for businesses already engaged or capable of swiftly adapting to the specific needs of this project. This opportunity is ideally suited for large enterprises and organisations with experience in regional system development and legislative consultancy, additionally providing entry points for SMEs and VCSEs due to the suitability criteria stated in the tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Regional Food Systems Citizen's Advisory Council Analysis

Notice Description

Citizen engagement focuses on exploring and analysing the conditions and levers that foster good food cycles where people live, go to school, and work. By uncovering the environments and inputs needed for more 'regionally integrated' food systems, the citizens will curate and synthesise recommendations for strategic legislative measures that would support regional leaders to develop food system plans.

Procurement Information

Extension of a pilot scheme to secure further outputs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060706
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003638-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£133,625 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 20 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Defra Commercial
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

FOOD FARMING COUNTRYSIDE COMMISSION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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