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title: "FOSC ThermoK"
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# FOSC ThermoK

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b815afc5-da21-4965-83ec-410016176907

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is seeking proposals for the project titled "FOSC ThermoK", aimed at assessing the impact of climate change on food and nutrition security while designing sustainable food systems across Europe and beyond. This procurement falls under the research services category and took place in London, England. The tender process was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is set from 15 June 2021 to 14 June 2024, with an award value of £150,000. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 1 June 2021 and the award date on 19 November 2021, with the official award notice published on 25 November 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises, which are encouraged to engage in research and services related to climate change. Companies involved in sustainability, food security, environmental research, or data analytics may find this project particularly relevant. With the focus on innovative strategies for resilient food systems, suppliers positioned in these industries can leverage their expertise to compete effectively for the contract.

## Notice

Assessing the impact of climate change on food and nutrition security and designing more sustainable and resilient food systems in Europe and beyond 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/714f5388-bd1e-489b-b25d-e0c05221f86f |
| 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 | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2021 - 14 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2021 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/714f5388-bd1e-489b-b25d-e0c05221f86f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/714f5388-bd1e-489b-b25d-e0c05221f86f
  25th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2ce22a3-1bfb-4912-947a-616d4b92d9f8
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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