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GREAT Food and Drink - B2B industry engagement support

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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13 Jul 2026 at 15:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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13 Jul 2026 at 15:22

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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13 Jul 2026 at 14:19

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "GREAT Food and Drink - B2B industry engagement support" was conducted by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), a central government authority located in London, United Kingdom. This contract aims to enhance the UK's food and drink export activity through targeted B2B initiatives. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on market and economic research. It was executed through a direct award due to the unique capabilities of the awarded supplier, Future of Food. The project commenced on 13th July 2026, and the contract period spans until 30th June 2027, with a contract value of £135,000 excluding VAT. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract actively underway.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the food and drink sector to access export support, thereby enhancing their international commercial relationships and contributing to sector growth. Large-scale businesses, particularly those involved in market research and B2B engagement, are especially well-suited to this contract, as they can leverage their expertise to contribute significantly to the project's objectives. The project's coordination through an industry-led export task force provides businesses with a platform for strategic collaboration with exporters and sector stakeholders, which can drive further business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GREAT Food and Drink - B2B industry engagement support

Notice Description

The project aims to deliver targeted B2B food and drink export promotion activity to support UK food and drink businesses to increase export opportunities, strengthen international commercial relationships, and contribute to growth in UK food and drink exports. Delivery will be undertaken through the existing industry-led export task force structure, enabling coordinated engagement with exporters, buyers, and wider sector stakeholders.

Procurement Information

Future of Food via the Food & Drink Exporters Association are uniquely placed to provide this service and are providing matching funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c9b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065792-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 days ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

FUTURE OF FOOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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