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Microbiological Trend Analysis

FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)

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26 Oct 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is currently undertaking a tender process titled "Microbiological Trend Analysis" aimed at generating a technical report to assist food business operators (FBOs) in recognising potential system failures through trend analysis. This open procurement falls under the services industry category and is situated in Aberdeen, UK. The submission deadline for bids is 29th November 2021. The project involves a desk-based literature review with online meetings, and the total contract value is estimated at £20,000. The award period is set to commence on the same day as the bid opening.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in food safety, microbiological analysis, or consultancy services targeted at the food industry. Companies with expertise in developing practical guidance for technical compliance are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract could enhance visibility and growth for these businesses, allowing them to contribute to improved operational standards for FBOs while expanding their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microbiological Trend Analysis

Notice Description

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) wish to commission a technical report which details the information required to help food business operators (FBOs) utilise trend analysis to recognise when their systems may be going out of control. The final report will be adapted into guidance by FSS to provide a practical document which FBOs with limited technical knowledge can understand and implement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) wish to commission a technical report which details the information required to help FBOs utilise trend analysis to recognise when their systems may be going out of control. The final report will be adapted into guidance by FSS to provide a practical document which food business operators (FBOs) with limited technical knowledge can understand and implement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000671568
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431262
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Caroline Little
Contact Email
caroline.little@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7826893538

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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