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Food Standards Scotland: High-Risk Foods for Listeria

Food Standards Scotland (FSS)

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03 Jul 2025 at 14:11

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Summary of the contracting process

Food Standards Scotland (FSS), a national agency based in Aberdeen, is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process entitled "Food Standards Scotland: High-Risk Foods for Listeria." This contract, identified as FSS/2025/017, falls under the research services category, specifically targeting the identification and ranking of foods at risk for L. monocytogenes to ensure food safety. The contract's location is within the UKM region, with the procurement conducted using the open procedure method. The tender deadline for electronic submissions is 13th August 2025, at 12:00 PM, and the contract is set to commence on 8th September 2025, running until 7th September 2026, with an option for a 6-month extension.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in food safety research, microbiology, and epidemiology to expand their services. It's particularly suitable for contractors with expertise in analysing foodborne pathogens through literature review and data analysis. The procurement focus on high-risk foods makes it ideal for firms with a strong track record in the food safety sector. With the evaluation criteria focusing 70% on quality and 30% on price, businesses providing high-standard research services are well-placed to capitalise on this opportunity to collaborate with the public sector and enhance their influence in the marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Food Standards Scotland: High-Risk Foods for Listeria

Notice Description

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) require a Contractor to carry out an evidence review to identify the foods considered high-risk for L. monocytogenes, ranking them based on their level of risk. This will ensure food safety advice and recommendations are based on up-to-date evidence for these vulnerable consumers. The Contractor must have an ability to review incidents and outbreak data in literature to analyse available evidence on the risk of L. monocytogenes in food products.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) require a Contractor to carry out an evidence review to identify the foods considered high-risk for L. monocytogenes, ranking them based on their level of risk. This will ensure food safety advice and recommendations are based on up-to-date evidence for these vulnerable consumers. The Contractor must have an ability to review incidents and outbreak data in literature to analyse available evidence on the risk of L. monocytogenes in food products.

Options: Option to extend the contract for a period of up to 6 months at the discretion of the Purchaser

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for a period of up to 6 months at the discretion of the Purchaser

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055858
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037131-2025
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
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Food Standards Scotland (FSS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 5RL
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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