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Quotation for the Provision of Public Analyst, Agriculture Analyst and Testing Service - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 May 2025 at 09:38

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Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of public and agriculture analyst services, classified under environmental services, to Public Analyst Scientific Services Ltd. The contract spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with the open procedure procurement method used for this tender. The procurement was conducted through the In-tend e-Tendering System, facilitating a transparent and competitive process. The services, essential for compliance with the Food Safety Act 1990 and Agriculture Act 1970, are to be implemented at Sandwell MBC in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with the tender period having concluded on 19th March 2025.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses with expertise in food and agricultural analysis. Companies that are well-established in providing environmental services and possess the prescribed qualifications for the analysis under the relevant legislation would find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The contract's duration and value, set at £45,000, offer a stable and profitable engagement. Businesses looking to establish partnerships with local authorities could leverage this award to demonstrate their capabilities in the public sector sphere. Given the statutory requirements and the specialist nature of the services, the opportunity primarily suits firms capable of meeting stringent standards and regulations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quotation for the Provision of Public Analyst, Agriculture Analyst and Testing Service - AWARD

Notice Description

Quotation for the Provision of Public Analyst, Agriculture Analyst and Testing Service Sandwell MBC Citizen and Consumer Protection Business and Consumer - Trading Standards is responsible for the assessment of Food and Standards including the description, composition and labelling of food and feed. The Council require the appointment of a Public Analyst and Agriculture Analyst to provide the Services for a period of 3 years from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The Council is required to appoint a Public Analyst and Agriculture Analyst who possess prescribed qualifications so that samples can be analysed or examined under the appropriate legislation. Samples of food may include food ingredients, food contact materials, packaged and unpackaged foods, drink (including alcohol) and food from catering establishments. Samples of feed may include feed materials, feed additives, waste food entering the feed chain, complementary and complete non-medicated feeds for livestock and pet foods. The position is a statutory personal appointment required of all Local Authorities by virtue of the Food Safety Act 1990 (food samples) and the Agriculture Act 1970 (animal feeding stuffs and fertiliser samples). The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 19 March 2025 at 12 noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14577c98-5605-4519-befc-6689f2ad0157
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9967367-3d67-493f-9087-076d3a0517cc
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC ANALYST SCIENTIFIC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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