Planning

PATHSAFE data system for the rapid interrogation and archiving of genomic data

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Planning

14 Mar 2022 at 16:12

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency is initiating a procurement process for the "PATHSAFE data system for the rapid interrogation and archiving of genomic data." This project, part of a £19.2 million research programme, aims to enhance the national surveillance network for detecting foodborne human pathogens and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through advanced DNA-sequencing technology. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the contract period anticipated to begin on 1st September 2022 and conclude on 31st March 2024. A future notice is expected by 11th April 2022, and the services required fall under the IT sector, specifically focusing on consulting and software development.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT and consultancy sectors, particularly those specialising in software development and data management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project aims to create an integrated surveillance system that not only enhances public health outcomes but also fosters innovation within the agri-food industry. Companies capable of providing robust data platforms and those with experience in environmental and health-related projects would find this procurement particularly relevant for driving growth and expanding their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PATHSAFE data system for the rapid interrogation and archiving of genomic data

Notice Description

Background The Pathogen Surveillance in Agriculture, Food and Environment (PATH-SAFE) programme is a PS19.2m Shared Outcomes Fund (SOF) research programme. It aims to develop a national surveillance network, using the latest DNA-sequencing technology and environmental sampling to improve the detection, and tracking of foodborne human pathogens and AMR through the whole agri-food system from farm-to-fork. The heart of this 'virtual' network will be a new data platform that will permit the analysis, storage and sharing of pathogen sequence and source data, collected from multiple locations across the UK by diverse government and public organisations (incl. FSA, FSS, DHSC, Defra and others across the devolved administrations). This single, user-friendly data system will enable rapid identification and tracking of foodborne pathogens and AMR, improving public health, and minimising the economic and environmental impact of outbreaks. By creating a fully integrated surveillance system, we have the potential to not only collect and 'mine' this data in different ways, but also create efficiencies by additionally testing samples collected for one purpose for foodborne pathogens and by having data that can be readily shared between different partners. Through this pilot project, we will establish a One Health Approach (taking a systems-based view, integrating human, animal, and environmental health), with the establishment of shared technology platforms and common data standards. This approach will directly contribute to the government's 20-year vision and the AMR National Action Plan1, which has made a major, pan-government commitment to countering the risks associated with AMR. The government has highlighted that the development of new diagnostics and improved access to and use of surveillance data are key levers to tackle this rapid rise and the associated costs of drug-resistant infections through agriculture, food, and the environment. The PATHSAFE programme has 4 core workstreams (WS) as detailed below. This pre-engagement advert relates to Workstream 1. 'Establish a curated, national foodborne disease genomic data platform '

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4e7d1bf-1ead-4cdc-a01b-61543a5bd765
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Apr 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice URLs

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