--- title: "IT105 - Export Health Certification - Distributed Ledger" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c001fbfe-a9ec-4470-bb9c-15dff86a0f38" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c001fbfe-a9ec-4470-bb9c-15dff86a0f38" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c001fbfe-a9ec-4470-bb9c-15dff86a0f38.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c001fbfe-a9ec-4470-bb9c-15dff86a0f38.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY" published: "2018-11-20" --- # IT105 - Export Health Certification - Distributed Ledger Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c001fbfe-a9ec-4470-bb9c-15dff86a0f38 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c001fbfe-a9ec-4470-bb9c-15dff86a0f38) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c001fbfe-a9ec-4470-bb9c-15dff86a0f38.json) ## Summary The Food Standards Agency, located in York, is currently holding a tender for the project titled "IT105 - Export Health Certification - Distributed Ledger." This initiative aims to enhance the capabilities and benefits of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) for Export Health Certification within the agricultural industry. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 7th December 2018. The anticipated contract period will commence on 4th January 2019 and conclude on 31st March 2019. This open procedure tender invites applicants to deliver innovative solutions that improve supply chain traceability and reporting efficiency. This tender offers significant opportunities for enterprises focused on technology and consultancy within the agricultural sector, particularly those equipped to contribute to research and development of DLT applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in software development, supply chain logistics, or agricultural services are well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this project can help businesses establish a foothold in the evolving field of agri-tech, fostering growth and collaboration with industry stakeholders. ## Notice This proposed piece of work seeks to explore the capabilities and benefits of Distributed Ledger Technology for Export Health Certification. This will support the British brand and make it easier for farmers and Food Business Operators to meet complex Rules of Origin with third countries. The work builds on the recommendations of the Elliott Review to increase consumer trust and enabling to be traced back to its source. The FSA wants to test whether the capabilities and innovations around Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) can: - Enhance traceability of the supply chain; - Enable users (Food Business Operators, Farmers, FSA) to view relevant data digitally; - Remove duplication in reporting and paperwork required for export certification; - Use smart contracts to ensure automation in the process where feasible; - Conduct parallel discovery work to validate user needs Our expected outcome will be a scalable working pilot that tests our hypothesis but can be built and developed further with industry participants to include additional products and volume. Additional information: All the accompanying documents and full specification can be found on the Bravo system via view opportunities on the link below. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1d2c413-5472-487b-a851-b641960a7a79 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 48 - Software package and information systems - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Nov 2018 at 08:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1d2c413-5472-487b-a851-b641960a7a79 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1d2c413-5472-487b-a851-b641960a7a79 20th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://food.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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