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title: "FOSC Bluecycling"
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# FOSC Bluecycling

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f4e852b-ded7-4814-aaa3-0a84b1c3f795

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a tender titled "FOSC Bluecycling", initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal in London, UK. This project falls under the research services category and addresses the impacts of climate change on food and nutrition security. The tender was completed following a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period runs from 15th June 2021 to 14th June 2024, with the main award of £131,552 issued on 14th December 2021 and published on 4th January 2022. The tender period concluded on 1st June 2021.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those focused on sustainability within food systems. Companies with expertise in climate change impact assessments or associated research services would be particularly well-suited to engage. The active contract, currently held by the University of Greenwich, indicates an ongoing need for innovative solutions in this sector, which could provide a competitive edge for prospective bidders looking to grow their presence in the market.

## 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/12782807-68ab-41d4-b4b7-f227690b951d |
| 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 | £131,552 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £131,552 |
| 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 14:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12782807-68ab-41d4-b4b7-f227690b951d
- 4 Jan 2022 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12782807-68ab-41d4-b4b7-f227690b951d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12782807-68ab-41d4-b4b7-f227690b951d
  31st January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61cf3390-6e25-4b02-8a13-4fc0e5d5765b
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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