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title: "Accredited Public Analyst Services"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-04-29"
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# Accredited Public Analyst Services

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-049b01cc-445c-4658-bb16-18975073634b

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has completed a procurement process for Accredited Public Analyst Services, aimed at supporting Community Protection teams in the inspection and enforcement of food safety and standards. The procurement, characterised as a service contract, closed on 27th March 2020, with a total contract value of £40,000. The contract was awarded on 28th April 2020 and will be in effect from 29th April 2020 to 28th April 2024. The services will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in analytical and consultancy services, particularly those with accreditations in food safety. Businesses that possess relevant expertise in compliance and analytical services will find this contract appealing, as it aligns with their capabilities and the needs of public sector clients. Engaging in such tenders can facilitate growth by establishing long-term partnerships with local authorities and enhancing service portfolios within the industry.

## Notice

The primary objective of the contract is to provide specialist, and suitably accredited, analytical services, to support Community Protection teams' inspection and enforcement role in a range of topic areas, but specifically in relation to food safety and standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b671cad-fc3b-46e7-bf15-efbe5246732c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2020 - 28 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PUBLIC ANALYST SCIENTIFIC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2020 at 07:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b671cad-fc3b-46e7-bf15-efbe5246732c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b671cad-fc3b-46e7-bf15-efbe5246732c
  29th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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