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PATH-SAFE Workstream 1 - Discovery

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is conducting a procurement entitled "PATH-SAFE Workstream 1 - Discovery," aimed at developing a user-friendly platform for genomic data archiving. The procurement is classified under research and development services and is categorized as a direct procurement method through a single tender action. The contract was awarded on 24th May 2022, with a total value of £151,210.21, covering a contract period from 24th May 2022 to 14th September 2022. This procurement project has been designated to the University of Oxford, and the FSA, based in York, England, will serve as the contracting authority.

This tender represents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in research and development initiatives linked to genomic data management. Businesses with expertise in software development, data analysis, or consultancy services in the health and research sectors would find this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities. Such contracts not only enhance business visibility in innovative sectors but also facilitate collaborations with established organisations like the Food Standards Agency and academic institutions.

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Notice Title

PATH-SAFE Workstream 1 - Discovery

Notice Description

As part of the PATH-SAFE programme, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) is looking to develop a user-friendly platform for the rapid interrogation and archiving of genomic data. To support this the Centre for Genomic Pathogen Surveillance (CGPS) based at the Big Data Institute of the University of Oxford, will provide services for a discovery activity (WS1) - 'to define the current pathogen data landscape, to identify user need and to recommend an implementation plan'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bac48a33-61ab-4ccb-bacb-3e6ac77c1069
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c24d372-7207-45f9-ba47-7988fd79fcf0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£151,210 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£151,210 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
23 May 2022 - 14 Sep 2022 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
Joshua Pearcy
Contact Email
fsa.procurement@food.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01904232079

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

UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

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