Tender

Review of capability of methods for the verification of country of origin

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Aug 2023 at 09:34

Tender

03 Aug 2023 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has issued a tender for the 'Review of capability of methods for the verification of country of origin' in the Research and development services and related consultancy services industry category. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender deadline of September 11, 2023. The contract period is set to start on October 1, 2023, and end on February 28, 2024. The tender has a value of £60,000 and is open for participation under the 'Open procedure (below threshold)' procurement method.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services to engage with the Food Standards Agency. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Potential bidders should take note of the tender deadline on September 11, 2023, and the contract period from October 1, 2023, to February 28, 2024, to align their resources and capabilities with the requirements outlined in the tender.

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Notice Title

Review of capability of methods for the verification of country of origin

Notice Description

Applicants are invited to conduct an up-to-date review of the availability of methods of analysis suitable for the verification of the country of origin of food and feed, and to provide recommendations on their capability and limitations, and applicability to the delivery of official controls. This should take into account the current regulatory position and build upon the previous country of origin research projects carried out by FSA and Defra, and will require a review of the literature and engagement with stakeholders. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1fbde484-92f6-4f48-aae9-e235541e3478
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f58fce50-aba0-4857-bda4-472163630792
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 28 Feb 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Food Standards Agency
Contact Email
fsa.commercial@food.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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