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SERD publication tracking

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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31 Mar 2025 at 10:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has initiated a procurement process titled "SERD publication tracking," targeting the software package and information systems industry. This direct procurement involved a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at £27,605, commenced on 17th February 2025 and will end on 16th February 2026. The procurement covers a wide geographical area, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. Key dates include the tender deadline on 31st January 2025 and the award date on 3rd February 2025. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded to Digital Science & Research Solutions Inc.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) which are well-suited to compete in the digital tracking and software systems domain. Businesses specialising in digital object identifier tracking for scientific publications will find this contract particularly lucrative. The procurement method and the extensive geographical coverage present an excellent opportunity for relevant businesses to expand their market presence and engage with the Food Standards Agency in future projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SERD publication tracking

Notice Description

Digital Object Identifier tracking for FSA science publications

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3839fa94-51d9-4065-abb5-01eb11b55189
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d184339e-46a8-4566-83bf-c2b8a0758910
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,605 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,605 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2026 6-12 months
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
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

DIGITAL SCIENCE & RESEARCH SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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