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CEFAS22: Services to collect milk samples for the Food Standards Agency analysis programme

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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08 Apr 2022 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has awarded a contract titled "CEFAS22: Services to collect milk samples for the Food Standards Agency analysis programme." The contract falls under the industry category of collection agency services and has a total value of £80,000. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below threshold, with the contract period commencing on 9th March 2022 and concluding on 31st December 2022. The award announcement was published on 8th April 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in sample collection, analysis, or related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in logistics, agricultural services, or laboratory analysis would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The geographical scope of the contract spans the UK and provides an excellent avenue for businesses looking to expand their operations within the procurement framework laid out by the Food Standards Agency.

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Notice Title

CEFAS22: Services to collect milk samples for the Food Standards Agency analysis programme

Notice Description

Cefas has contracted a supplier to provide services for the collection of milk samples from farms around the UK, to be analysed for the Food Standards Agency programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c8a5599-4d00-428c-a40a-a9c24336f87d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0e53148-6708-4396-af9a-61b915996011
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79940000 - Collection agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL MILK RECORDS

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