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title: "RDE727 Horizon Scanning to Explore Risks to Food Authenticity and Food Chain Re"
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# RDE727 Horizon Scanning to Explore Risks to Food Authenticity and Food Chain Re

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-618e2b76-3d9a-47e6-962e-0e8417e862d4

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) titled "RDE727 Horizon Scanning to Explore Risks to Food Authenticity and Food Chain Re" falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services. This selective procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, with Defra serving as the buying organisation. The intended geographical reach includes the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This award stage concluded with the contract awarded on 16th May 2025. The contract period stretches from 19th May 2025 to 15th May 2026, marking completion of the tender's operational timeline.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those specialising in food authenticity and safety. Although the procurement was conducted selectively, it highlights the role businesses can play in providing niche consultancy services to governmental organisations like Defra. Large-scale enterprises, such as Fera Science Ltd, which has been awarded this contract, are well-positioned to deliver complex service requirements across multiple territories. This contract signifies potential growth for firms with established expertise and capacity to address emerging challenges in the food supply chain, encouraging innovation and collaboration within the sector.

## Notice

This project will inform on potential future risks to food authenticity. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2016cedd-1604-443e-909c-be8a70d4d79e |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2025 - 15 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,187 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,187 |
| 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 | FERA SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2016cedd-1604-443e-909c-be8a70d4d79e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2016cedd-1604-443e-909c-be8a70d4d79e
  23rd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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