--- title: "Quotation for the Provision of Public Analyst, Agriculture Analyst and Testing Service - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-14577c98-5605-4519-befc-6689f2ad0157" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-14577c98-5605-4519-befc-6689f2ad0157" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14577c98-5605-4519-befc-6689f2ad0157.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14577c98-5605-4519-befc-6689f2ad0157.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-01" --- # Quotation for the Provision of Public Analyst, Agriculture Analyst and Testing Service - AWARD Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14577c98-5605-4519-befc-6689f2ad0157 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-14577c98-5605-4519-befc-6689f2ad0157) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14577c98-5605-4519-befc-6689f2ad0157.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of public and agriculture analyst services, classified under environmental services, to Public Analyst Scientific Services Ltd. The contract spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with the open procedure procurement method used for this tender. The procurement was conducted through the In-tend e-Tendering System, facilitating a transparent and competitive process. The services, essential for compliance with the Food Safety Act 1990 and Agriculture Act 1970, are to be implemented at Sandwell MBC in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with the tender period having concluded on 19th March 2025. This contract presents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses with expertise in food and agricultural analysis. Companies that are well-established in providing environmental services and possess the prescribed qualifications for the analysis under the relevant legislation would find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The contract's duration and value, set at £45,000, offer a stable and profitable engagement. Businesses looking to establish partnerships with local authorities could leverage this award to demonstrate their capabilities in the public sector sphere. Given the statutory requirements and the specialist nature of the services, the opportunity primarily suits firms capable of meeting stringent standards and regulations. ## Notice Quotation for the Provision of Public Analyst, Agriculture Analyst and Testing Service Sandwell MBC Citizen and Consumer Protection Business and Consumer - Trading Standards is responsible for the assessment of Food and Standards including the description, composition and labelling of food and feed. The Council require the appointment of a Public Analyst and Agriculture Analyst to provide the Services for a period of 3 years from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The Council is required to appoint a Public Analyst and Agriculture Analyst who possess prescribed qualifications so that samples can be analysed or examined under the appropriate legislation. Samples of food may include food ingredients, food contact materials, packaged and unpackaged foods, drink (including alcohol) and food from catering establishments. Samples of feed may include feed materials, feed additives, waste food entering the feed chain, complementary and complete non-medicated feeds for livestock and pet foods. The position is a statutory personal appointment required of all Local Authorities by virtue of the Food Safety Act 1990 (food samples) and the Agriculture Act 1970 (animal feeding stuffs and fertiliser samples). The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 19 March 2025 at 12 noon. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9967367-3d67-493f-9087-076d3a0517cc | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £45,000 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PUBLIC ANALYST SCIENTIFIC SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 1 May 2025 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9967367-3d67-493f-9087-076d3a0517cc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9967367-3d67-493f-9087-076d3a0517cc 1st May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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