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title: "Joint Knowledge Transfer Framework for Food Standards and Food Safety Analysis"
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# Joint Knowledge Transfer Framework for Food Standards and Food Safety Analysis

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91405262-fcba-4c69-b619-4a2a270feb19

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, seeking proposals for the "Joint Knowledge Transfer Framework for Food Standards and Food Safety Analysis." This initiative falls under the Research laboratory services industry and is aimed at improving analytical laboratory capabilities in the UK over a three-year period, starting on 1st September 2020 and ending on 31st March 2023. The procurement method employed is a direct single tender action. The original deadline for tenders was 3rd August 2020, and the award was granted on 26th August 2020, with the contract valued at £180,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the research and laboratory services sector, particularly those focused on food safety and standards. Companies that have expertise in analytical methodologies, environmental standards, or laboratory training could be well-suited to engage in future similar contracts. Furthermore, businesses looking to enhance their capabilities in response to emerging needs, including those related to Covid-19, may find this procurement process particularly relevant, as it encapsulates a strategic approach to enhancing food safety analysis in the UK.

## Notice

The aim is to deliver a strategic three (3) year co-funded programme of scientific knowledge transfer activities to ensure effective analytical laboratory capability in the UK for food standards and food safety analysis. The programme will upskill laboratories on new and emerging food safety and standards detection methodologies, analysis and best-practice in their application, providing the tools and know-how to respond to current and emerging analytical needs, including Covid-19-related laboratory capability support activities. 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/f68648fb-21dc-4c2c-9ce2-fdecc02b762b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | LGC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2020 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f68648fb-21dc-4c2c-9ce2-fdecc02b762b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f68648fb-21dc-4c2c-9ce2-fdecc02b762b
  27th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a48444b7-bb8b-45bf-b75e-78d311b08796
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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