Award

FS900260 Alternatives to single use plastics in food packaging and production

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2022 at 13:45

Tender

14 Oct 2022 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for the procurement titled "FS900260 Alternatives to single use plastics in food packaging and production" in the Research and development services and related consultancy services category. The contract has a value of 41,656.25 GBP and covers the period from December 5, 2022, to March 3, 2023. The tender was initiated on October 14, 2022, and the award date was December 13, 2022. The tendering process was an open procedure below the threshold, with a tender period ending on November 24, 2022, and the contract period starting from December 5, 2022. The location of the contracting authority is in York, England.

This procurement opportunity by The Food Standards Agency for research and development services related to alternatives to single-use plastics presents potential growth opportunities for businesses, especially for those focusing on environmental sustainability and food safety. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in this tender process. Businesses operating in the services sector and specialised in research and development consultancy services are encouraged to engage with the Food Standards Agency to contribute to sustainable solutions in the food packaging industry.

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Notice Title

FS900260 Alternatives to single use plastics in food packaging and production

Notice Description

Tenders are invited to carry out an assessment and establish a baseline understanding of the risk and opportunity associated with use of plastics in the food system in terms of sustainability and food safety; to identify the main alternatives to single-use plastics in terms of materials and their functions; and to understand potential future developments in this area. The questions to be addressed in the assessment are: - What are the potential risks and opportunities posed by the use of single-use plastic alternatives in food packaging and production, in terms of: o food safety? o vulnerable consumers - such as those with allergies or hypersensitivity? o environmental and sustainability credentials (for example, environmental impact of production process, disposability issues)? - In the next ten years, how will the development of alternatives to single-use plastics in food packaging and production evolve? - How will alternatives to single-use plastics affect food regulation? What steps (if any) should the FSA take to protect consumers and strengthen the food system, both in terms of food safety and by supporting any positive effects of its developments?

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73562ca1-e856-42aa-949c-eb95dc33c7ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bedc6f9-b2ed-4bbb-9dab-eca6a3420c32
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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,656 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2022 - 3 Mar 2023 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
THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fsa.commercial@food.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01

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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