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title: "Food Authenticity Network (Government Partner Projects) - FA0199"
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# Food Authenticity Network (Government Partner Projects) - FA0199

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7603e5df-7121-48c0-965f-5e71559d76ab

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for the project titled "Food Authenticity Network (Government Partner Projects) - FA0199" to LGC. The contract falls under the research and development consultancy services category. The total contract value is £42,535.62, and the procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 26th September 2023, and the contract period runs from 28th September 2023 to 29th March 2024. The project is based in London, with a postal code of SW1P 3JR, UK.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services focused on food authenticity to compete for government-funded projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in food testing, mislabeling detection, and food fraud prevention would be well-suited to participate in this tender. The project aims to enhance consumer confidence in the UK food supply chain by ensuring accurate testing methods are in place, thereby providing growth opportunities for businesses in this sector.

## Notice

In previous years, Defra, FSA and FSS have provided funding to support specific projects led by the Food Authenticity Network (FAN), which is managed by LGC. These projects contribute to Government objectives and the FAN's goals of raising awareness of the tools available to check for mislabeling and food fraud to ensure that the UK has access to a resilient network of laboratories providing fit for purpose testing to check for food authenticity so consumers can have greater confidence in the food they buy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/596ff342-315d-4099-9dc2-40bbfb15c9f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,535 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,535 |
| 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

- 31 Oct 2023 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/596ff342-315d-4099-9dc2-40bbfb15c9f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/596ff342-315d-4099-9dc2-40bbfb15c9f8
  31st October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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