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Imported Food Sampling, Analysis and Reporting

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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12 Aug 2025 at 09:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Imported Food Sampling, Analysis and Reporting" contract was conducted by the Food Standards Agency, based in York, United Kingdom. Categorised under "Research and development services and related consultancy services," this project involves sampling, transporting, and analysing imported food commodities. The procurement followed an open procedure, moving from the tender stage to the award announcement on 5 August 2025. With Fera Science Limited as the successful supplier, the project is set to commence on 1 November 2025, concluding on 31 October 2029. The total contract value is £450,000, with work packages anticipated annually starting in April 2026, dependent on budget availability.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in food safety, laboratory testing, and related consultancy services. Companies that can efficiently manage sampling logistics and provide comprehensive analytical reports are well-positioned to benefit from this partnership, with potential for ongoing contracts subject to annual agreements. The procurement process favours small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), encouraging diverse business involvement within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Imported Food Sampling, Analysis and Reporting

Notice Description

FS430790 The Supplier will carry out specific imported food commodity sampling, transportation to labs and analytical testing for a range of residues/contaminants. The work packages are expected to be agreed annually, starting in April 2026 with each package concluding, including delivery of the draft final report before March the following year. Although it would be our intention to request work annually, there is a reliance on FSA receiving a sufficient budget to allow this to happen. The FSA cannot guarantee any work packages.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cadec848-dd1c-496a-a38e-17c747db2359
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cec50487-2c36-4705-8ca0-99105ab1743f
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 (above 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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2029 4-5 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
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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