---
title: "Food Authenticity Method Standardisation Support/harmonisation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055a88"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2025-07-07"
---

# Food Authenticity Method Standardisation Support/harmonisation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055a88

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) involves a contract for "Food Authenticity Method Standardisation Support/harmonisation" under the category of research and development services and related consultancy. The process, led from their London office, has been awarded as a direct procurement without competition, to Fera Science Ltd, with the contract covering a period from 10 June 2025 to 31 March 2028. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract being signed on 9 June 2025, providing a focus on maintaining expert links and knowledge sharing in the UK following the EU exit.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for large organisations skilled in research and development services, particularly those who can provide consultancy in food authenticity. As the awarded contract facilitates the representation of UK interests in the CEN TC 460 Food Authenticity, businesses with a strong understanding of food certification standards and cross-border regulatory frameworks stand to benefit significantly. The contract, valued at £73,535.97 excluding VAT, may also provide avenues for potential extension, thus presenting further growth prospects for businesses within the specified industry category.

## Notice

The aim of the research 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 following EU exit. The research will provide resource allocation for members of Fera Science Ltd to represent Defra interests.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037964-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £73,535 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND 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 | FERA SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2025 at 14:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037964-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037964-2025
  7th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.fera.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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