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title: "GREAT Food and Drink - B2B industry engagement support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c9b3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2026-07-13"
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# GREAT Food and Drink - B2B industry engagement support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c9b3

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "GREAT Food and Drink - B2B industry engagement support" was conducted by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), a central government authority located in London, United Kingdom. This contract aims to enhance the UK's food and drink export activity through targeted B2B initiatives. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on market and economic research. It was executed through a direct award due to the unique capabilities of the awarded supplier, Future of Food. The project commenced on 13th July 2026, and the contract period spans until 30th June 2027, with a contract value of £135,000 excluding VAT. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract actively underway.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the food and drink sector to access export support, thereby enhancing their international commercial relationships and contributing to sector growth. Large-scale businesses, particularly those involved in market research and B2B engagement, are especially well-suited to this contract, as they can leverage their expertise to contribute significantly to the project's objectives. The project's coordination through an industry-led export task force provides businesses with a platform for strategic collaboration with exporters and sector stakeholders, which can drive further business growth.

## Notice

The project aims to deliver targeted B2B food and drink export promotion activity to support UK food and drink businesses to increase export opportunities, strengthen international commercial relationships, and contribute to growth in UK food and drink exports. Delivery will be undertaken through the existing industry-led export task force structure, enabling coordinated engagement with exporters, buyers, and wider sector stakeholders.

### Procurement Information

Future of Food via the Food & Drink Exporters Association are uniquely placed to provide this service and are providing matching funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065792-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,000 |
| Contracts value | £135,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR 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 | FUTURE OF FOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 15:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065792-2026
- 13 Jul 2026 at 15:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065770-2026
- 13 Jul 2026 at 14:19 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065704-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065792-2026
  13th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065770-2026
  13th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065704-2026
  13th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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