Tender

06-2019 Prepared convenience foods and associated food safety risks

SAFEFOOD

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06 Jun 2019 at 08:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by safefood, is focused on a tender titled "06-2019 Prepared convenience foods and associated food safety risks." This initiative falls under the research services category and pertains to the food industry. The procurement is situated in the British Overseas Territories, with a tender period ending on 28th June 2019. Interested parties should note that the total contract value is £60,000, with the contract period running from 1st August 2019 to 31st December 2020. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and this tender is currently active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in research services, food safety assessments, and consumer research, to engage with safefood. Businesses that specialise in understanding consumer behaviours related to prepared convenience foods, as well as those with expertise in food handling and safety compliance, would be well-positioned to compete in this process. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as these types of businesses may offer innovative approaches and solutions that align with the tender's objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

06-2019 Prepared convenience foods and associated food safety risks

Notice Description

To assess consumer understanding of instructions and appropriate handling of prepared convenience foods; To assess consumer behaviour in relation to the heat treatment, handling and storage of prepared convenience foods, including any leftovers, and compliance with on-pack instructions; To examine the on-pack instructions with regard to handling, heat treatment and storage and treatment of leftovers in a variety of prepared convenience foods prepared and sold from: Retail outlets on the island of Ireland (IOI); Local companies who produce prepared meals and sell directly to the consumer on IOI;

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1b7c8a0-7238-486b-9bef-27422ab0e549
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SAFEFOOD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORK
Postcode
RX01 4TT
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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