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FS900220 Data requirement to assess the safety of currently non-permitted waste streams to be used for rearing insects for feed

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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28 Jul 2022 at 10:44

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21 Jul 2022 at 10:37

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22 Apr 2022 at 10:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency in England is seeking to contract services for the study titled "FS900220 Data requirement to assess the safety of currently non-permitted waste streams to be used for rearing insects for feed." This procurement falls under the research and development services category, with a total budget of £129,986. The open tender period concluded on 10th June 2022, and the contract is set to commence on 8th August 2022, running through to 31st August 2023.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research and consultancy services. Organisations with expertise in microbiological and chemical analysis or those involved in the insect farming sector would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this opportunity could enhance their market presence and contribute valuable insights into safe practices for using non-permitted waste streams in food production.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FS900220 Data requirement to assess the safety of currently non-permitted waste streams to be used for rearing insects for feed

Notice Description

FS900220 Data requirement to assess the safety of currently non-permitted waste streams to be used for rearing insects for feed We commissioned a study to collate chemical and microbiological data from model insect rearing systems using currently non-permitted substrates. These will form the key evidence data set for subsequent risk assessments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e90a64a-df01-49a4-a9e3-5b60081c17a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db8c236f-da36-475c-ac24-05f38e000961
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£129,986 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£129,986 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2023 1-2 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
THE 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

FERA SCIENCE

Further Information

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