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Food Standards Scotland: High-Risk Foods for Listeria

FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)

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03 Jul 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is seeking a contractor to undertake an evidence review aimed at identifying foods high-risk for Listeria monocytogenes and rank them according to risk levels. This will contribute to ensuring food safety advices are evidence-based for vulnerable consumers. The process, classified under general public services, involves services procurement through an open procedure. FSS, located in Aberdeen, is overseeing the competitive tender process with electronic submissions accepted by the deadline of 13 August 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 8 September 2025 and conclude by 7 September 2026, with the option for a six-month extension.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses skilled in data analysis and literature review, particularly those specialising in food safety and microbiology. Companies with expertise in evaluating food risk factors and who have a robust understanding of L. monocytogenes would be well-positioned to compete in this process. In addition, businesses familiar with the electronic submission procedures of public contracts in Scotland would have strategic advantages, as the submission and selection stages emphasise quality at 70% and price at 30%. This is an excellent growth opportunity for firms to establish their presence within the public sector food safety arena.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Food Standards Scotland: High-Risk Foods for Listeria

Notice Description

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) require a Contractor to carry out an evidence review to identify the foods considered high-risk for L. monocytogenes, ranking them based on their level of risk. This will ensure food safety advice and recommendations are based on up-to-date evidence for these vulnerable consumers. The Contractor must have an ability to review incidents and outbreak data in literature to analyse available evidence on the risk of L. monocytogenes in food products.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) require a Contractor to carry out an evidence review to identify the foods considered high-risk for L. monocytogenes, ranking them based on their level of risk. This will ensure food safety advice and recommendations are based on up-to-date evidence for these vulnerable consumers. The Contractor must have an ability to review incidents and outbreak data in literature to analyse available evidence on the risk of L. monocytogenes in food products.

Options: Option to extend the contract for a period of up to 6 months at the discretion of the Purchaser

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for a period of up to 6 months at the discretion of the Purchaser

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803248
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533873
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
bethany.gold@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1224285172

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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