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Safety of Nitrates and Nitrites as Food Additives

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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31 Jan 2025 at 22:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has completed the procurement process titled "Safety of Nitrates and Nitrites as Food Additives," focusing on research and development services within the food safety industry. This open procedure tender, valued at £90,820, required reviewing the safety of additives including potassium nitrite and sodium nitrate. The procurement covered various locations, including the United Kingdom and international regions. Key dates include the tender period ending on 11 November 2024, with the contract running from 16 December 2024 to 16 April 2025. The award was published on 31 January 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in food safety, research, and consultancy services, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to demonstrate expertise and contribute to public health initiatives. The open procurement method ensures a competitive environment, offering growth potential for companies like RSM UK Consulting LLP, the awarded supplier. Businesses with strong research capabilities in food additives will find this contract beneficial for expanding their service offerings and market presence.

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Notice Title

Safety of Nitrates and Nitrites as Food Additives

Notice Description

Tenders were invited to carry out a literature review on the safety of nitrates and nitrites as the food additives potassium nitrite (E 249), sodium nitrite (E 250), sodium nitrate (E 251) and potassium nitrate (E 252).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3014c8a5-8692-4d48-ae78-f6866d4c3b7a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b0ee43e-07d5-450a-afc8-136b9bfecc46
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME

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
£90,820 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,820 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 16 Apr 2025 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
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

RSM UK CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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