Published date: 31 March 2020

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 4 February 2020

Contract summary

Industry

  • Systems and technical consultancy services - 72220000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£49,818

Procurement reference

tender_227930/847711

Published date

31 March 2020

Closing date

4 February 2020

Contract start date

6 March 2020

Contract end date

15 June 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Defra and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) would like to better understand the practicalities of using innovative technologies to improve traceability for fish and fish products through all stages of production. A desk-based exercise is required to collate and assess the work ongoing within governments (including EU or other third countries) as well as in the private and charity sectors with regard to traceability systems which are relevant to fisheries traceability.

The challenges to fisheries control and enforcement exist throughout the whole supply chain from catch to plate. As consumers become more concerned about the sustainability of our oceans and fisheries, there is a drive to assure the provenance of fish for sale. Traceability is a key means by which to demonstrate whether a fish product is responsibly and sustainably sourced, allowing it to be tracked through its journey, for example from when the fish is caught or harvested to the first point of sale, through processing and through the retail stage to the customer in line with current food law.

Developments in traceability technologies may be able to enhance current systems in the UK achieving full traceability from fish catch to plate. This will help to deliver additional benefits including increased consumer confidence in the provenance of fish and fish products. Traceability technology will also enable fishers to keep their own records of traceable information which fishers could make available to Fisheries Authorities on request; or could be passed on throughout the supply chain, e.g. auction markets, processors, retailers etc. Such information in the hands of fisher enhances the chances of more producers gaining industry accreditation, e.g. MCS listing and so boost their marketability.

This project will explore current technologies within the UK and other countries (including the EU and internationally) and assess their applicability for fish traceability from catch to plate, in line with requirements for other food products. We would like to know what best practices there are and if they are transferable to the UK fishing industry. What technologies or processes are likely to help the UK achieve the highest standards of traceability and compliance? What technology is available to support this? What technology developments are likely to be helpful? We would also like recommendations as to what fisheries areas are most suitable for potential trials of promising technologies or systems.

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Award information

Awarded date

27 February 2020

Contract start date

6 March 2020

Contract end date

15 June 2020

Total value of contract

£49,818

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Capgemini UK PLC

Address

I Forge End, Working, Surrey. GU21 6DB

Reference

No reference - other

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Address

Mallard House, Kings Pool, 1-2 Peasholme Green
York
YO1 7PX
England

Email

mark.chamberlain@defra.gov.uk