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title: "Consumer Food Message Testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0440f447-f3d9-4941-9b6b-ddfdec0e1495"
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# Consumer Food Message Testing

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0440f447-f3d9-4941-9b6b-ddfdec0e1495

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Consumer Food Message Testing" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal and involves the provision of research and development services. This tender was awarded on 25th November 2020, and the contract period spans from 4th January 2021 to 31st March 2021. The procurement method utilised was a direct approach via a single tender action, which is typically reserved for contracts below the public procurement threshold. The contract, valued at £49,000, encompasses delivery across various locations including the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) that specialise in research and consulting services, particularly in the field of consumer food studies. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in market research and development services would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts, especially given the focus on catering to public sector needs within the food industry. Engaging in such tenders can foster growth and expand the reach of organisations within this niche market.

## Notice

Contract to perform Consumer food message testing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ed09bd5-b823-4bdc-b3b0-64d355ca8d61 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KANTAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2021 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ed09bd5-b823-4bdc-b3b0-64d355ca8d61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ed09bd5-b823-4bdc-b3b0-64d355ca8d61
  11th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/286973f1-4b7f-47fa-8256-16b3d6c2df38
  n/a

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