Planning

Request for Information - Microbial Survey of Ready to Eat Foods Sold Over Social Media

FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)

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Planning

23 Aug 2022 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation for this procurement is Food Standards Scotland (FSS), located in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, involves a tender titled "Request for Information - Microbial Survey of Ready to Eat Foods Sold Over Social Media" within the research services industry category. The main objective is to conduct research on the microbiological risks of food sold over social media. The procurement method is a tender, and the future notice date for communication is set for November 1, 2022.

This tender opportunity by Food Standards Scotland presents a chance for businesses in the research services field to engage in a project focusing on food safety and health. Companies offering research laboratory services, research and development consultancy services, and design and execution of research and development are well-suited to compete. Being based in Scotland, businesses with expertise in microbiological research and food safety will find this tender particularly relevant for their growth and development.

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Notice Title

Request for Information - Microbial Survey of Ready to Eat Foods Sold Over Social Media

Notice Description

FSS has an upcoming requirement to conduct research to establish a baseline understanding of the microbiological risks of food sold over social media.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has an upcoming requirement to engage a Contractor(s) to conduct research to establish a baseline understanding of the microbiological risks of food sold over social media. The research will focus on ready to eat food products sold in Scotland from a domestic environment directly via social media. FSS would like to engage with suppliers who may be interested in supplying all or part of the services required. Information provided will be used to inform the procurement of the services. Additional information: Please see Attachment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0361f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023427-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73111000 - Research laboratory 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
23 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)
Contact Name
Avril Gordon
Contact Email
avril.gordon@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1224285172

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 5RL
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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