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Long term impact of PFAS on food safety and regulation

Food Standards Agency

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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01 Dec 2025 at 08:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

29 Sep 2025 at 14:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by the Food Standards Agency, a central government public authority located in York, United Kingdom, focused on the "Long term impact of PFAS on food safety and regulation". This tender falls under the category of research and development consultancy services, particularly targeting the services industry. The procurement method adopted was open competition, below the financial threshold for larger processes. The tender underwent a complete procurement cycle, concluding with an award on 1st December 2025, and it covered the period until 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at £52,140 gross (£43,450 net), was awarded to Ricardo Energy & Environment situated in Harwell. The procurement involved stages from tender initiation to contract award, following regulations outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This procurement opportunity provides significant business growth potential, particularly for large-scale organisations specialising in research and consultancy services, such as those capable of providing an assessment of PFAS impacts on food safety. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were encouraged to participate as the procurement terms favoured a diverse participation policy. Businesses capable of navigating tender processes using electronic systems like Atamis could effectively compete, given the technical and commercial evaluation criteria set on a 80/20 split. Engaging in this project allows for increased visibility and collaboration within the public sector while contributing meaningful insights to enhance UK food safety regulation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Long term impact of PFAS on food safety and regulation

Notice Description

An assessment of potential impacts of the presence of PFAS or 'forever chemicals' in the overall environment for food safety and the UK food system over the next 10 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a426
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078316-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,450 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ricardo Energy & Environment

Further Information

Notice Documents

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