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RDE727 Horizon Scanning to Explore Risks to Food Authenticity and Food Chain Re

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Buyer Address: 17 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3JR, UK

Contact Name: Bo-Jess Brooks

Contact Email: bo.brooks@defra.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
49187.72 GBP
Published
23 May 2025, 15:39
Deadline
18 May 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
18 May 2025, 23:00
Contract End
15 May 2026, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Fera Science Ltd
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

This project will inform on potential future risks to food authenticity. Contract awarded by Defra.

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