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FS404003 Reformulating Cheesecake

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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30 Apr 2021 at 09:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has awarded a contract titled "FS404003 Reformulating Cheesecake" for technical guidance generation related to cheesecake manufacturing, which aligns with research from a nutritional content survey. This procurement process is classified under research and development services, specifically focusing on consultancy services. The open tender, which concluded on 18th March 2021, had a value of £19,558.04 and a contract period that commenced on 19th April 2021 and runs until 31st December 2021. The successful applicant, the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), will conduct a workshop for food business representatives to demonstrate the new guidance.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in the food and beverage sector, particularly those focusing on cheesecake manufacturing or consultancy services. Companies that can provide specialised knowledge or services in food reformulation, alongside those prepared to engage in workshops and presentations, would be well-suited to participate in similar tenders. The FSA's collaboration with knowledge providers is aimed at fostering innovation in food products, potentially benefiting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) keen to expand their influence within the food industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FS404003 Reformulating Cheesecake

Notice Description

The FSA are asking Knowledge Providers to create technical guidance for manufacturing reformulated cheesecake (based on the findings from the Nutritional content of cheesecake survey9). The successful applicant will also be required to host a workshop with at least 20 food business representatives involved in the manufacture or preparation of cheesecake from scratch e.g., restaurants, cafes or cheesecake manufacturers to showcase the technical guidance with taste testing. Ideally, the technical workshop will be hosted using a 'physical' format, however, the format the workshop will take ('physical' or 'virtual') will be dependent on COVID-19 restrictions. The FSA will collaborate with the successful applicant to agree the most appropriate forum to deliver the workshop.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cbcf5423-1b3f-4006-bd02-8359fad0f594
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb1c05a7-b6e9-489d-a9f5-9f4c2f8b3434
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
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
£19,558 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,558 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 6-12 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
THE 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

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND RURAL ENTERPRISE (CAFRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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