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FS900293 Review of methods for the analysis of culinary herbs and spices for authenticity

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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15 Dec 2022 at 15:18

Award

14 Dec 2022 at 15:08

Tender

24 Oct 2022 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for the review of methods for the analysis of culinary herbs and spices for authenticity. The tender, titled "FS900293 Review of methods for the analysis of culinary herbs and spices for authenticity," was for research and development services and related consultancy services. The contract value is £59,384.68, with a contract period starting on 14th December 2022 and ending on 31st March 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold), and the tender period ended on 21st November 2022.

This tender by The Food Standards Agency presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services and consultancy sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete. The contract offers a chance for growth and collaboration within the food analysis industry. Interested businesses should consider the suitability criteria and the tender deadlines to participate effectively in the procurement process.

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Notice Title

FS900293 Review of methods for the analysis of culinary herbs and spices for authenticity

Notice Description

Tenders were invited to review and assess current and emerging targeted and non-targeted analytical methods for the testing a range of herbs and spices in relation to composition and authenticity. To make recommendations of the most suitable methods which can be rolled out and validated within OLs and how they might be used in screening and confirmatory analysis, as well as recommendations for future work on emerging methods identified as suitable for the testing of herbs and spices.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac7069fa-3544-49a9-8bba-5023640f48d8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,384 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,384 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
14 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 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
THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PR
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LGC

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