--- title: "Assessing Sustainable Practices in Public Procurement of Food" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eaf84424-dead-44fb-a28c-5d02dd046550" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eaf84424-dead-44fb-a28c-5d02dd046550" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eaf84424-dead-44fb-a28c-5d02dd046550.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eaf84424-dead-44fb-a28c-5d02dd046550.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-11-09" --- # Assessing Sustainable Practices in Public Procurement of Food Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eaf84424-dead-44fb-a28c-5d02dd046550 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eaf84424-dead-44fb-a28c-5d02dd046550) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eaf84424-dead-44fb-a28c-5d02dd046550.json) ## Summary The procurement process, titled "Assessing Sustainable Practices in Public Procurement of Food," is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal based in London, England. The project aims to evaluate interventions that promote sustainable food systems within the UK. This research initiative, categorised under 'Research services,' was published on 4th June 2021 and concluded its tender period on 2nd July 2021. The contract commenced on 6th September 2021, set to end on 14th October 2022, with a total value of £68,252, funded by Defra's Agri-Food Chain Directorate. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure method, targeted at various delivery addresses across the UK and beyond, including British Overseas Territories and Europe. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in sustainable food production, research services, or related consulting activities. Organisations and consortia that possess expertise in public procurement practices, sustainability, and food systems are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, aligning with Defra's vision to support UK businesses in transitioning towards low-carbon, profitable models that contribute positively to the environment. ## Notice This objective of this new research project is to undertake an evidence assessment to evaluate interventions in public sector food procurement and catering which support the transition towards a sustainable food system, providing healthy diets within planetary boundaries. Proposals are invited from organisations and/or consortia that can demonstrate a clear appreciation of the policy objectives, a sound methodological approach that adequately manages the risks involved in the project and relevant experience and breadth of expertise. This project will be funded by Defra's Agri-Food Chain Directorate's Food Science Programme. Defra's Agri-Food Chain vision is for the UK to lead the world in food and farming with a sustainable model of food production, which includes supporting UK businesses to run profitable, low-carbon enterprises, producing high quality food whilst boosting biodiversity and delivering a diverse range of public goods including tackling climate change. 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/56a1f566-18ad-442b-ad17-f34608c8bcdf | | 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Sep 2021 | | Contract period | 5 Sep 2021 - 14 Oct 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £68,252 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £68,252 | | 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 | THE WASTE AND RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME (WRAP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 9 Nov 2021 at 17:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56a1f566-18ad-442b-ad17-f34608c8bcdf - 15 Oct 2021 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56a1f566-18ad-442b-ad17-f34608c8bcdf - 4 Jun 2021 at 07:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2af50265-bedc-4ee9-b9dc-be5ddbb3bf2d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56a1f566-18ad-442b-ad17-f34608c8bcdf 9th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2af50265-bedc-4ee9-b9dc-be5ddbb3bf2d 4th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4975478b-46a1-407f-a333-eccb06e40e95 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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