Published date: 7 November 2016

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Awarded contract (published 5 January 2017)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Waste analysis services - 79723000

Location of contract

LN6 7TS

Value of contract

£30,000

Procurement reference

FHP

Published date

7 November 2016

Closing date

14 November 2016

Contract start date

21 November 2016

Contract end date

31 October 2019

Contract type

Not applicable

Procedure type

Other:

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Brief :

The National Centre for Food Manufacturing seeks to procure consultancy services to project manage an EU funded project named 'Food Heroes' which aims to reduce vegetable and fruit waste in the UK's fresh produce sector and to disseminate good practice arising from project to partners and businesses in North-West Europe.

Services to be provided on behalf of the University :

• Oversee all communication with the lead institution in Netherlands
• Meet the lead's requirements for publicity including providing case studies and other materials as requested
• Attend partnership meetings in the UK and Europe
• Liaise with the project team to coordinate activities
• Monitor and report on progress both internally and to the lead institution
• Organise and run 6 knowledge dissemination events
• Provide business leads and coordinate communication with businesses
• Provide scientific and technical advice to the project team and to businesses to support the reduction of waste in the fresh produce supply chain
• Coordinate the production of reports to the lead
• Attend conferences and present academic findings
• Facilitate the project's interaction with those of other strategic bodies and academic institutions working to reduce food waste in fruits and vegetables

Essential requirements:

• Experience of successfully managing the delivery of EU projects to support SME businesses in the Agri-food sector
• Proven links and networks to fresh produce businesses in Greater Lincolnshire and the Eastern Region
• Established relationships with academic institutions supporting innovation in the fresh produce sector
• Established relationships with other strategic bodies (and retailers) focused on waste reduction
• Technical expertise in fresh produce research and innovation
• Excellent project management experience and credentials
• Project management experience within or in collaboration with universities
• Qualified to degree level as a minimum in Agri-food or related discipline

Desirable requirements:

• Experience in the delivery and management of Interreg projects
• Experience of successfully managing the delivery of EU projects to support waste reduction in SME businesses in the Agri-food sector

Period that services are required :

From 21st November 2016 to 31st October 2019

Value of the contract :

Project services - 25 to 29 days per year
(Excludes travel and accommodation which will be paid separately upon activity)
Interested parties are invited to quote a day rate for delivery which must be inclusive of VAT.

More information

Attachments

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Please send responses back to vbraybrooks@lincoln.ac.uk, including a summary of how your company meets the University's requirements.

The terms and conditions attached are not required to be signed when responding to this opportunity. It is expected that the successful supplier will sign the terms and conditions prior to starting the contract.

About the buyer

Contact name

Val Braybooks - Dean of Holbeach & NCFM

Address

The National Centre for Food Manufacturing
Park Road
Holdbeach
PE12 7PT
England

Telephone

01406493000

Email

vbraybrooks@lincoln.ac.uk

Website

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/holbeach/