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title: "FOSC Bluecycling"
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# FOSC Bluecycling

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f4f4da5-8b55-46a8-ba3b-ad29bed7a7e9

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "FOSC Bluecycling," initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focuses on research services aimed at assessing the impact of climate change on food and nutrition security. The procurement is currently in the award stage, having completed its tender period on 1st June 2021. The project, significantly funded at £157,504.19, has a contract period set from 15th June 2021 to 14th June 2024. It operates under a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and is applicable to several geographical areas, including the UK and broader Europe.

This tender presents a viable opportunity for businesses engaged in research and sustainability, particularly those specialising in climate effects on agriculture, food systems, and nutrition. Organisations with expertise in these fields, especially larger entities with a capacity for extensive research undertakings, could find this to be an advantageous venture. Businesses should consider exploring partnerships or collaborating with institutions like the University of Greenwich, which is already active in this project, to enhance their competitive edge in future tenders.

## Notice

Proposal in response to 2019 research call (a Horizon 2020 ERA-NET-Cofund 'Food Systems and Climate" (FOSC): Assessing the impact of climate change on food and nutrition security and designing more sustainable and resilient food systems in Europe and beyond'), to which we contributed UK Defra specification. Has undergone external international competitive process, followed by final project selection in which we participated Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e8df715-4d60-4c45-b088-8b448fbee5a0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2021 - 14 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £157,504 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £157,504 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2022 at 14:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e8df715-4d60-4c45-b088-8b448fbee5a0
- 4 Jan 2022 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e8df715-4d60-4c45-b088-8b448fbee5a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e8df715-4d60-4c45-b088-8b448fbee5a0
  31st January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3589a0eb-0c4c-456c-9100-c04dbea69e66
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## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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