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title: "Food Authenticity Analysis"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1f0169aa-308d-4378-9d25-e52db2819df1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2019-04-11"
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# Food Authenticity Analysis

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f0169aa-308d-4378-9d25-e52db2819df1

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## Summary

The procurement process for a contract titled "Food Authenticity Analysis" is being managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This initiative falls under the category of miscellaneous business and business-related services and is set in the United Kingdom. The procurement method adopted is a direct single tender action, which occurred below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 8th April 2019 and will continue until 31st March 2020. The tender was awarded on 5th April 2019, and the total contract value is £80,000.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in food analysis and verification services, to engage in government contracts. Companies operating in the food authenticity sector, including large suppliers and those within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors, would be well-suited to compete for future tenders. Engaging with such contracts can help these businesses expand their footprint in the public sector and leverage their expertise in food services.

## Notice

Food authenticity analysis verification service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ee3b742-8e4a-4b04-822a-5e41871443dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | PUBLIC ANALYST SCIENTIFIC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2019 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ee3b742-8e4a-4b04-822a-5e41871443dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ee3b742-8e4a-4b04-822a-5e41871443dc
  11th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3866c71c-8717-4a73-9ae6-a2d48a1e5f82
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