Award

Award of Food Standards Scotland - Strengthening Interventions

FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)

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19 Jun 2025 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has awarded a contract for the provision of Strengthening Interventions, a service within the industry category of research services, specifically identified under CPV code 73110000. The award process, completed on 19th June 2025, follows a direct procurement method, with the contract being awarded to The Lines Between Ltd. It is a single supplier arrangement without competition, intended to enhance FSS’s operational capacities. The contract, signed on 6th December 2025, is currently active. FSS operates out of Aberdeen, where its headquarters are located on the 4th Floor of Pilgrim House, making the location central to its operations.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those capable of providing interventions tailored to food standards and safety. As it has been awarded through direct procurement, it might indicate a preference for highly specialised service providers with proven expertise in the field. Businesses in the sector can look for future opportunities, as collaborations like these can lead to long-term partnerships and growth in areas related to food standards enforcement. Companies that are innovative and possess strong capabilities in service delivery within the public sector will find such tenders beneficial for expanding their portfolio. Food Standards Scotland’s focus on strengthening interventions highlights the need for robust research services that can support public health initiatives effectively.

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Notice Title

Award of Food Standards Scotland - Strengthening Interventions

Notice Description

Food Standards Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Strengthening Interventions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798700
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532907
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
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
£44,260 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)
Additional Buyers

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

BORDERS COLLEGE

COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR

FIFE COUNCIL

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE

HANOVER (SCOTLAND) HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

Contact Name
ARE AD&D, CEX, Commercial Value for Money, Finance and Procurement, New Supply, Procurement, Property & Facilities Management, Property Services
Contact Email
alan.ross@fife.gov.uk, amanda.mackenzie@cne-siar.gov.uk, david.moar@aberdeenshire.gov.uk, davidsonange@northlan.gov.uk, katie.lockhart@forestryandland.gov.scot, kelly.fallon@ros.gov.uk, procurement@forthvalley.ac.uk, tstevens@hanover.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1224285172, +44 1314793610, +44 1315577453, +44 1324403000, +44 1382386810, +44 1738475000, +44 1851600501, +44 3000676900, +44 3451430015, +44 3451550000, +44 412425466, +44 8700505152, 01467538319

Buyer Location

Locality
STORNOWAY
Postcode
HS1 2BW
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
20
Supplier Names

ACE TAXIS PERTH

AMD CONTRACT SERVICES

BELL GROUP

CCG (SCOTLAND

E. A. ELLISON

EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE

GALLOWAY GROUNDWORKS

HARVEY NASH

LORIEN RESOURCING

NBS ENTERPRISES

OLM SYSTEMS

PROMOTE YOUR SCHOOL

R DAVIDSON JOINERS & BUILDERS

RICHARD IRVIN FM

THE JR GROUP

THE LINES BETWEEN

VALUATION OFFICE AGENCY

VENESKY BROWN

WATERS

YNG MEDIA GROUP LTD OPERATING AS SPEAKEASY PRODUCTIONS

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