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title: "RDE 472 - Food Authenticity Standardisation & Harmonisation Activities"
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# RDE 472 - Food Authenticity Standardisation & Harmonisation Activities

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1982caa5-a8e3-4d96-86f5-5debf73052c1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "RDE 472 - Food Authenticity Standardisation & Harmonisation Activities" was awarded by DEFRA, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. The procurement falls under the research and development consultancy services category. The procurement stage was completed with a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is scheduled from December 22, 2023, to March 21, 2025.

This tender by DEFRA provides opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector to engage in activities related to food fraud prevention and control. Businesses offering consultancy services in the field of food authenticity and fraud detection technologies would be well-suited to compete. The contract's duration allows for long-term engagement and collaborative work to guide the project through the Codex standards adoption process, benefiting the selected supplier, LGC.

## Notice

To effectively co-chair CCFICS eWG on food fraud to support the preparation of draft guidance on the prevention and control of food fraud. The proposed work will involve agreement of terms and definitions relating to food authenticity and fraud, identification of tools and technology to detect fraud, reduce vulnerabilities and support information exchange and agreement of a draft document to progress through the Codex standards adoption process. This project was awarded by DEFRA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7232835-5f4f-4ab1-ad10-b2cee6bc3e0c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2023 - 21 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,651 |
| 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 |
| 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 | LGC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2024 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7232835-5f4f-4ab1-ad10-b2cee6bc3e0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7232835-5f4f-4ab1-ad10-b2cee6bc3e0c
  9th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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