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title: "RDE647 Extension to Project RDE252: 'Developing a framework for authenticity da"
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# RDE647 Extension to Project RDE252: 'Developing a framework for authenticity da

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57ff68c3-6e80-421b-a7b0-3032bba519e9

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has completed the award stage for the project titled "RDE647 Extension to Project RDE252: Developing a framework for authenticity da". Focused on research and development consultancy services, this procurement addresses the assessment of honey databases. LGC has been named the supplier for this £11,200 contract, which spans from 15th March 2024 to 20th December 2024. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the buying organisation situated at 17 Smith Square, London, and deliveries anticipated across the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Europe.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy, particularly those with experience in database analysis and authenticity verification. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete, given the suitability criteria specified. Engaging with this project can help businesses expand their portfolio, demonstrating expertise in high-level analytical methods and contributing to a reputable government project that holds potential for long-term collaboration.

## Notice

This project aims to develop a practical framework establishing a process for detailed examination of the composition and representativeness of honey databases. The framework will be applied to assess whether a database is fit-for-purpose to answer a specific analytical question and will allow us to scrutinise non-targeted database-based methods (such as NMR) currently used for testing honey.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccf572e5-b561-498f-b6f6-edee25340a86 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2024 - 20 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,200 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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

- 30 Sep 2024 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccf572e5-b561-498f-b6f6-edee25340a86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccf572e5-b561-498f-b6f6-edee25340a86
  30th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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