Tender

Guidance for Point of Contact Technology

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Tender

24 May 2023 at 07:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has published a tender titled "Guidance for Point of Contact Technology" in the services category for research and development services and related consultancy services. The tender, available on Contracts Finder, aims to develop guidelines for POC technology application in official food sector controls. The procurement method is an open procedure with a contract period starting on July 28, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2024. The tender period ends on June 22, 2023, and businesses in the United Kingdom can participate, with a focus on SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender by the Food Standards Agency offers opportunities for businesses to contribute to the development of guidelines on POC technology in food sector controls. Businesses suited to compete include those specialising in research, technology development, and consultancy services. The tender provides a chance to engage in a critical area of food safety regulation and standards compliance, offering potential growth avenues for businesses involved in related sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Guidance for Point of Contact Technology

Notice Description

Applicants are invited to carry out the research required to develop guidelines on the application of POC technology for the purpose of official controls in the food sector. Tenders must demonstrate how the research being conducted will enable the development of guidelines. The supplier should consider including the following when developing the guidelines, but this is not an exhaustive list: * A clear definition of instruments which are in the POC technology umbrella. * An approach to validating a POC device being used for official controls. * Clear guidelines on who is able to test food using POC technology for official controls and who the guidelines apply to. * General guidelines on operating POC instruments. * Reference to specific commodities testing with POC technology is suitable for. * General guidelines on interpretation of results including the potential requirement of follow-up analysis. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a805b018-ee5e-4f50-b4d4-e8a343fcdf21
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 (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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
FSA Commercial
Contact Email
fsa.commercial@food.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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