Award

Accredited Public Analyst Services

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 May 2024 at 13:14

Award Notice
Tender

01 Mar 2024 at 14:05

Tender Notice
Tender

01 Mar 2024 at 13:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for Accredited Public Analyst Services. The procurement process was initiated with an open tender procedure below threshold. The contract value is GBP 80,000, with a contract period from 27th April 2024 to 26th April 2028. The services fall under the main procurement category of services in the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry. The tender period ended on 29th March 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, business services including law and marketing, and consultancy services to provide analytical expertise for food and feed samples for Durham County Council. The contract is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and is well suited for businesses located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accredited Public Analyst Services

Notice Description

Under the Food Law Code of Practice, the Council is required to appoint a Public Analyst and Agricultural Analyst for the purposes of analysing samples of Food and Feed as part of the Council's duties under the following legislation. * Food Safety Act 1990, * Food Safety (Sampling and Qualifications) (England) Regulations 2013, * Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 * Agriculture Act 1970, * Animal Feed (Hygiene, Sampling etc. and Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2015 * Fertilisers (Sampling and Analysis) Regulations 1996, * EC Fertiliser (England and Wales) Regulations 2006 The successful provder will be responsible for carrying out analysis on samples submitted to them by Durham County Council, interpreting results and providing legal opinion when requested.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23c41937-acdf-4401-bc03-35de2f388adc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9453586a-a715-4d5e-904d-23c308171cb9
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

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
14 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2024 - 26 Apr 2028 4-5 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC ANALYST SCIENTIFIC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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