Contract award · 6 Jan 2025

Public Dialogue on Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs)

UK Shared Business Services Limited awarded “Public Dialogue on Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs)” to Hopkins Van Mil for £300k on 6 Jan 2025.

Research & development South West

BuyerUK Shared Business Services Limited

Value £300k

WinnerHopkins Van Mil SME

Competition with a shortlist

Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.

Buyer: UK Shared Business Services Limited · Body governed by public law
Supplier: Hopkins Van Mil SME
Value: £299,718.50
Procedure: Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Sector: Research & development · Research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000)
Region: South West
Official notice: View on Contracts Finder
Timeline: Contract date6 Jan 2025

Published7 Jan 2025Published 1 day after the contract date

Description

***THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***

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