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title: "RDE796 - Food Authenticity Standardisation & Harmonisation - CEN TC460 WG8 and"
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# RDE796 - Food Authenticity Standardisation & Harmonisation - CEN TC460 WG8 and

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa849873-1805-4bc1-bab8-9aae04d7d941

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a procurement process to ensure UK interests are represented at the CEN TC 460 for Food Authenticity, leveraging knowledge sharing and maintaining expert links within the CEN community. This contract, awarded to LGC, falls under the "Research and development consultancy services" industry category, with the main procurement category being services. The contract period runs from 22nd May 2025 to 24th March 2028, with a total value of £92,760.21. The procurement method was selective, as part of a call-off from a framework agreement, encompassing regions ranging from British Overseas Territories to Europe and beyond.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in research and development consultancy services. Firms with expertise in food authenticity and standardisation within the global CEN networking context will find this opportunity particularly fitting. Although the suitability for SMEs and VCSEs was not emphasised, companies with a strategic focus on international standards and policy representation will benefit from competing in such tenders managed by government bodies like Defra. These opportunities help businesses expand their market presence and enhance their reputation by engaging directly with public bodies and influencing industry standards.

## Notice

The aim of the project is to ensure UK interests are represented at the CEN TC 460 Food Authenticity, that knowledge sharing occurs and the maintenance of expert links with the CEN community. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c70e1783-7100-476e-b72d-2d77178ed6d3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2025 - 24 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £92,760 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £92,760 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2025 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c70e1783-7100-476e-b72d-2d77178ed6d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c70e1783-7100-476e-b72d-2d77178ed6d3
  20th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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