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Review of capability of methods for country of origin

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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20 Oct 2023 at 08:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has awarded the contract for the "Review of capability of methods for country of origin" tender to Fera Science Limited. The contract, valued at £59,986.60 GBP, will run from October 1, 2023, to February 29, 2024. This procurement falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category. The tender was open for submission, with a tender period ending on September 11, 2023. The location for delivery is specified with postal code YO1 7PR, covering various regions including the United Kingdom and Europe. The SME and VCSE sectors are deemed suitable for participation.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in methods of analysis for verification of country of origin in food and feed. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to consider bidding due to the suitability indications in the tender documentation. The contract period offers a window for successful bidders to showcase their capabilities and contribute to this crucial research area, positioning them for potential future collaborations and business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Review of capability of methods for country of origin

Notice Description

Applicants are invited to conduct an up-to-date review of the availability of methods of analysis suitable for the verification of the country of origin of food and feed

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9da8dd6e-b9cd-40e0-8b06-61720761eb65
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4949e783-d3c1-4220-9633-47f969396f89
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified

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
£59,986 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,986 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 1-6 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

FERA SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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