--- title: "Point of Contact Testing - Food Authenticity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-920bbf9e-ee92-4757-bba6-89b16ce254f0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-920bbf9e-ee92-4757-bba6-89b16ce254f0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-920bbf9e-ee92-4757-bba6-89b16ce254f0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-920bbf9e-ee92-4757-bba6-89b16ce254f0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2019-07-16" --- # Point of Contact Testing - Food Authenticity Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-920bbf9e-ee92-4757-bba6-89b16ce254f0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-920bbf9e-ee92-4757-bba6-89b16ce254f0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-920bbf9e-ee92-4757-bba6-89b16ce254f0.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, soliciting bids for the tender titled "Point of Contact Testing - Food Authenticity" within the research and development services category. Located in London, this open procurement procedure was designed to investigate the viability of point of contact technology in detecting food fraud and authenticity, with the tender period concluding on 13 May 2019. The contract award occurred on 5 July 2019, with an active status and a total value of £134,582. The contract is set to commence on 1 August 2019 and will run until 31 December 2020. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those focused on food technology and authenticity. Companies adept at innovating or applying new diagnostic technologies are well-suited to compete, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) eager to make an impact in the food sector. Engaging in this opportunity can drive growth, as suppliers can contribute to enhancing food safety and combating fraud in the marketplace. ## Notice Defra wishes to undertake a two part study. Firstly, a review of POC technology, through a food authenticity lens, with a specific focus on applications as rapid tools to detect food fraud (e.g. to detect misrepresentation and mislabelling of foodstuffs). The review should provide 1) information on what current and emerging POC tools are available to detect potential food fraud or verify food authenticity, and how they are currently used, 2) the 'fitness for purpose' of existing POC tools (i.e. proof of concept stage or beyond), 3) what opportunities exist to use POC tests more widely (including from existing applications from other sectors), including the risks and benefits associated with potential new POC applications, and 4) where additional research and development would be needed to further exploit this powerful diagnostics platform in the field of food authenticity. In parallel, Defra wishes to undertake a pilot study to trial new of new technologies to develop and demonstrate the suitability of POC technology applications in the food chain. The pilot study is intended to trial new approaches, for example through lab-based experimental work, to put the right tools in place to move novel technologies forward and enable rapid uptake of technology to meet food authenticity needs within the food system. The pilot study experimental design should focus on 1) overcoming key barrier(s) to implementation of POC technology, and 2) practical road testing of novel approaches in relation to a specific scenario or product ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc7a7565-f82e-448a-81b0-ad20dd695ff0 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 13 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Jul 2019 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £134,582 | | 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 ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 16 Jul 2019 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc7a7565-f82e-448a-81b0-ad20dd695ff0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc7a7565-f82e-448a-81b0-ad20dd695ff0 16th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4317c8d-61b5-4f09-8fc7-4c32ff2bea89 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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