--- title: "Joint Knowledge Transfer Framework for Food Standards and Food Safety Analysis" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5fb59ac8-70e2-48e5-bff4-5d486d791f91" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5fb59ac8-70e2-48e5-bff4-5d486d791f91" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5fb59ac8-70e2-48e5-bff4-5d486d791f91.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5fb59ac8-70e2-48e5-bff4-5d486d791f91.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2018-01-03" --- # Joint Knowledge Transfer Framework for Food Standards and Food Safety Analysis Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fb59ac8-70e2-48e5-bff4-5d486d791f91 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5fb59ac8-70e2-48e5-bff4-5d486d791f91) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5fb59ac8-70e2-48e5-bff4-5d486d791f91.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking tenders for the "Joint Knowledge Transfer Framework for Food Standards and Food Safety Analysis." This framework falls within the industry category of laboratory services and aims to enhance food law enforcement practices across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The tender was formally awarded on 1st October 2017, with a contract value of £240,000 and will run until 31st March 2020. This limited procurement method was executed without prior publication of a contract notice, highlighting its specific and urgent nature. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on laboratory and research services, particularly those that specialise in food standards and safety analysis. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this a suitable venture for innovative companies looking to expand their footprint in the food safety domain. Engaging with this framework could lead to involvement in a vital programme that supports government initiatives for consumer protection and trust in food quality. ## Notice It is a joint KT programme funded in partnership between the Authority, Food Standards Agency (FSA), Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and Government Chemist (GC) (collectively the Funders). This new framework will provide a more sustainable, cost-effective programme of KT on analytical tools and best practice to support food law enforcement for ensuring food authenticity, safety, hygiene and quality. This will support government priorities to ensure consumer protection and trust in our food and where it comes from and facilitate rapid response by Food Authorities to emerging food incidents. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/971bd2c8-0cd9-45f8-9596-0ecbe92ff644 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Sep 2017 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £240,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £240,000 | | 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 | LGC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 3 Jan 2018 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/971bd2c8-0cd9-45f8-9596-0ecbe92ff644 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/971bd2c8-0cd9-45f8-9596-0ecbe92ff644 3rd January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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