Food Standards Scotland: High-Risk Foods for Listeria

FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS

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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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Food Standards Scotland: High-Risk Foods for Listeria

FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

3rd July 2025 00:00:00 AM

Tender Deadline

13th August 2025 12:00:00 PM 36 days remaining
Contract Summary

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.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-r6ebe6-0000803248

Publication Source

Public Contracts Scotland

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

73110000

CPV Division(s)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Awarding Authority

FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

Bethany.Gold@gov.scot

Buyer Phone

+44 1224285172

Buyer Address

4th Floor, Pilgrim House, Old Ford Road

Aberdeen

AB11 5RL

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Food Standards Scotland: High-Risk Foods for Listeria

FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS

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