Award

Research and Advisory Service

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Oct 2023 at 13:54

Tender

21 Jun 2023 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for a "Research and Advisory Service" to the Info-Tech Research Group Inc. The contract falls under the main procurement category of services and is related to IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract had an award value of £70,000 and was signed on 28th September 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract has an active status.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector looking to provide advisory services within the digital, data, and technology industry. The tender was initiated by the Food Standards Agency to enhance their digital capabilities and align with industry best practices. Businesses specialized in research and development services, IT consulting, and software development are well-suited to compete. The tender had a bid opening date of 21st June 2023 and a tender period end date of 24th July 2023.

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Notice Title

Research and Advisory Service

Notice Description

Provision of a digital, data and technology (DDaT) best practice advisory service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a digital, data and technology (DDaT) best practice advisory service. Additional information: 2 X 1 YEAR EXTENSIONS AVAILABLE

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d82b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031646-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2023 - 3 Sep 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EX
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFO-TECH RESEARCH GROUP

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