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title: "FS900239 Understanding prevention strategies to reduce food fraud"
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# FS900239 Understanding prevention strategies to reduce food fraud

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-839def7e-5d44-4f30-9e26-765ce1ef3757

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for the tender titled "FS900239 Understanding prevention strategies to reduce food fraud" in the research and development services category. The tender, with a value of £52,945.57 GBP, had an open procedure (below threshold) procurement method. The contract period is from 9th September 2022 to 23rd December 2022, providing opportunities for business growth in the industry. The University of Lincoln was the successful supplier for this contract.

This public procurement process initiated by The Food Standards Agency presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those offering research and development services and related consultancy. With a focus on preventing food fraud, the tender aims to gather insights through literature reviews and expert interviews. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this tender, which can contribute to their business growth and development.

## Notice

Tenderers were invited to conduct a literature review of domestic and international evidence and supplementary expert interviews to understand 'what works' or 'what may work' in preventing food fraud.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43c08cbe-ee1c-4743-8602-df7061dcb293 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2022 - 23 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,945 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,945 |
| 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 | THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2022 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43c08cbe-ee1c-4743-8602-df7061dcb293
- 14 Jul 2022 at 11:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d4e3e48-85db-4a6b-9885-267cbba69cd3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43c08cbe-ee1c-4743-8602-df7061dcb293
  17th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d4e3e48-85db-4a6b-9885-267cbba69cd3
  14th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2b652cd-ff00-4571-bef5-c81e2f0a3e34
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