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title: "RDE667 Virtual Food Authenticity Network to support supply chain resilience"
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# RDE667 Virtual Food Authenticity Network to support supply chain resilience

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb2ebff7-ed93-4ef0-a1b6-3b0495d6d37e

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has recently completed a procurement process titled "RDE667 Virtual Food Authenticity Network to support supply chain resilience" focusing on Research and Development Consultancy Services. This contract, with an overall value of £114,989.59, was awarded to LGC and will start on 23rd October 2024, concluding on 31st March 2027. The project will leverage scientific expertise and global reach to enhance the dissemination of authenticity science and best practices to the analytical community. This selective procurement method was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement and is relevant to multiple geographic regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and various overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in food authenticity testing, research, and consultancy services. It is particularly well-suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their portfolios by contributing to a high-impact governmental project. Businesses will benefit from engaging with an established network of food authenticity laboratories, supporting innovation in food fraud prevention, and accessing cutting-edge authenticity science. This can lead to greater exposure and credibility within the industry, fostering growth and development in the sector.

## Notice

This project will leverage access to science capability, expertise and global reach from the established Food Authenticity Network (FAN) partnership. It will also support dissemination of government-funded, cutting-edge authenticity science and best practice guidance to the analytical community and ensure rapid access to a robust, credible network of food authenticity laboratories (Centres of Expertise) to test for food fraud

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/becfb846-0e9d-4d40-bdc4-659839b792cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,989 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,989 |
| 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 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 | LGC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2024 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/becfb846-0e9d-4d40-bdc4-659839b792cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/becfb846-0e9d-4d40-bdc4-659839b792cd
  30th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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