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title: "A survey of AMR bacteria in whole head lettuce on sale in supermarket stores within the UK Lot 1 Survey design, sample collection at retail and transportation to the testing laboratory"
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# A survey of AMR bacteria in whole head lettuce on sale in supermarket stores within the UK Lot 1 Survey design, sample collection at retail and transportation to the testing laboratory

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12548c05-3269-429b-85d3-71ce3264fc96

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has recently completed the procurement process for a survey of AMR bacteria in whole head lettuce sold in UK supermarket stores. This tender, titled "A survey of AMR bacteria in whole head lettuce on sale in supermarket stores within the UK Lot 1 Survey design, sample collection at retail and transportation to the testing laboratory," falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV Code: 73000000). The procurement stage is the Award, with the contract commencing on 23rd September 2024 and concluding on 23rd October 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £39,272.18, has been granted to Hallmark Meat Hygiene Ltd.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in research, sample collection, transportation, and laboratory testing. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement, given that the FSA welcomes participation from these entities. Companies with expertise in food safety, microbiology, and logistical coordination, especially those familiar with handling retail food products, will find this tender highly relevant. Engaging in such government contracts can bolster a business’s portfolio, expand its market presence, and promote its capabilities in handling specialised research projects.

## Notice

A survey of AMR bacteria in whole head lettuce on sale in supermarket stores within the UK Lot 1 Survey design, sample collection at retail and transportation to the testing laboratory

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5741f1a5-22f9-458b-a2b3-77ff4ccbfb25 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 23 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,272 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,272 |
| 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 | 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 | HALLMARK MEAT HYGIENE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2024 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5741f1a5-22f9-458b-a2b3-77ff4ccbfb25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5741f1a5-22f9-458b-a2b3-77ff4ccbfb25
  28th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66592b35-3be5-4c3d-bf03-0acffbdd1c5b
  Short_Form_Contract_v1.4 Hallmark Signed_Redacted

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