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title: "FS900192 Data Trust Harmonization of analytical methods reference database and markers for Honey authenticity"
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# FS900192 Data Trust Harmonization of analytical methods reference database and markers for Honey authenticity

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-936f50dc-2eec-483f-90b2-64a7e0377b98

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has completed the procurement process for the project titled "FS900192 Data Trust Harmonization of analytical methods reference database and markers for Honey authenticity." This initiative, categorised under Research and Development Services, aims to enhance trust in data sharing within the honey supply chain through a proof-of-concept study. The contract is active with a total value of £50,000 and has a contract period from 29th November 2021 to 31st March 2022. The procurement method applied was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 8th November 2021, allowing suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities in this important sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data analytics, food research, and consultancy services, particularly those who are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By participating in this project, these businesses can leverage their expertise in stakeholder engagement and data governance to contribute to a pioneering study that could shape future practices in food authenticity and supply chain transparency.

## Notice

FS900192 Data Trust Harmonization of analytical methods reference database and markers for Honey authenticity Applicants are invited to submit tenders on undertaking a proof-of-concept study based on the honey supply chain. This will involve stakeholder engagement and a full-scale pilot study on establishment of trust in data through multi-organisation sharing of pertinent information from supply chain information to authenticity related reference databases for honey and other food products. The work will explore the challenges while identifying solutions associated with information sharing within the honey supply chain. It will further seek to explore the minimum data requirements, governance mechanisms and protocols for data trust framework. This will enable data to be shared and exchanged selectively, for the benefit of those sharing or exchanging the data for some broadly conceived public benefit purpose.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/057679ff-4626-4db5-a6c3-7b4ad9cd0c38 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | 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 | INFOCULTURE |

## 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 Dec 2021 at 12:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/057679ff-4626-4db5-a6c3-7b4ad9cd0c38
- 17 Dec 2021 at 12:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/057679ff-4626-4db5-a6c3-7b4ad9cd0c38
- 15 Dec 2021 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/057679ff-4626-4db5-a6c3-7b4ad9cd0c38

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/057679ff-4626-4db5-a6c3-7b4ad9cd0c38
  17th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da3b5c24-e244-477f-bf13-6ff2e2cc8097
  Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f36608bd-821b-4be8-9047-4766f256c0b1
  Contract

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