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title: "FS900293 Review of methods for the analysis of culinary herbs and spices for authenticity"
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# FS900293 Review of methods for the analysis of culinary herbs and spices for authenticity

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ec4b3d5-4d7f-4ac0-8fa7-8ba3c10c0e51

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for the review of methods for the analysis of culinary herbs and spices for authenticity. The tender, titled "FS900293 Review of methods for the analysis of culinary herbs and spices for authenticity," was for research and development services and related consultancy services. The contract value is £59,384.68, with a contract period starting on 14th December 2022 and ending on 31st March 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold), and the tender period ended on 21st November 2022.

This tender by The Food Standards Agency presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services and consultancy sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete. The contract offers a chance for growth and collaboration within the food analysis industry. Interested businesses should consider the suitability criteria and the tender deadlines to participate effectively in the procurement process.

## Notice

Tenders were invited to review and assess current and emerging targeted and non-targeted analytical methods for the testing a range of herbs and spices in relation to composition and authenticity. To make recommendations of the most suitable methods which can be rolled out and validated within OLs and how they might be used in screening and confirmatory analysis, as well as recommendations for future work on emerging methods identified as suitable for the testing of herbs and spices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac7069fa-3544-49a9-8bba-5023640f48d8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,384 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,384 |
| 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 | THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LGC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2022 at 15:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac7069fa-3544-49a9-8bba-5023640f48d8
- 14 Dec 2022 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac7069fa-3544-49a9-8bba-5023640f48d8
- 24 Oct 2022 at 16:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d684ae0-ff11-4b01-aac9-61c9f4741054

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac7069fa-3544-49a9-8bba-5023640f48d8
  15th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d684ae0-ff11-4b01-aac9-61c9f4741054
  24th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/334626af-bd68-457f-90fb-57dc8f664828
  n/a

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