Tender

FS430598 Microbiological survey of food premises in the UK during COVID-19 response

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Tender

01 Sep 2020 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency is inviting tenders for a project titled "FS430598 Microbiological survey of food premises in the UK during COVID-19 response," which falls within the research and development services category. This procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with responses due by 7th October 2020. The services will be delivered across various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, with the contract expected to commence on 31st October 2020 and run until 28th February 2022. The method of procurement is open, adhering to public sector guidelines for tenders above the specified threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, particularly those with expertise in microbiological research and public health. Businesses capable of providing research and consultancy services in the food safety sector or those involved in environmental health and hygiene practices will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. Competitors should be prepared to demonstrate their experience in conducting similar surveys, especially in the context of evolving health standards during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Notice Title

FS430598 Microbiological survey of food premises in the UK during COVID-19 response

Notice Description

Tenders are invited to carry out a 12 month microbiological survey of food contact surfaces within UK food premises with the purpose of collecting data on the frequency of IID-causing organisms and hygiene indicator organisms and efficacy of cleaning regimes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9918b71-e527-4417-9958-f90e0008a5db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f544b031-77bc-4fec-b8a3-517554935f35
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 (above 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

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2020 - 28 Feb 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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