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06 Jul 2026 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA), a central government public authority based in York, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "Food Standards training for England Local Authority Officers". This procurement, under the industry category of education and training services, was executed to commission specialist training for Local Authority officers involved in food standards official controls. Using a limited procurement method, the process involved a below-threshold competition and was completed with the contract being awarded to the Chartered Trading Standards Institute on 16th June 2026. The contract status is active, starting on 1st July 2026 and ending on 31st January 2027, with a gross value of £32,650.50.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those experienced in working with public sectors or government entities. It could particularly suit well-established training providers that can deliver high-quality tailored training programmes for public sector officials. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate strong expertise in public standards and regulations would find this tender highly beneficial for expanding their involvement in government contracts and enhancing their portfolio through strategic partnerships with authoritative bodies like the FSA.

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Notice Title

Food Standards training for England Local Authority Officers

Notice Description

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is seeking to commission specialist training for Local Authority (LA) officers who deliver food standards official controls.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c4a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063360-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,208 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHARTERED TRADING STANDARDS INSTITUTE

Further Information

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