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Microbiological Trend Analysis

FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Microbiological Trend Analysis" contract is being conducted by Food Standards Scotland (FSS), a central purchasing body located at 4th Floor, Pilgrim House, Old Ford Road, Aberdeen, UK. This contract is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on the methodologies to assist food business operators with identifying trend analysis in their systems. The tender period is currently active, with a bid submission deadline of 14th March 2022, indicating a timeline for businesses interested in participating.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those with expertise in food safety, microbiological analysis, and technical report writing. Firms that can provide analytical services and support food business operators with practical guidance should consider competing for this contract. Given the focus on accessible guidance for operators with limited technical knowledge, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in related fields may find advantageous prospects in engaging with this procurement process.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000680869
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452553
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

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
£19,635 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMPDEN BRI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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