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title: "The development of alternative proteins for human consumption; and the evolution of personalised nutrition"
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# The development of alternative proteins for human consumption; and the evolution of personalised nutrition

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c32c6f8-cb05-427b-a547-263574de6f50

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency in York has completed a tender for "The development of alternative proteins for human consumption; and the evolution of personalised nutrition." This procurement falls under the research and development services category, with a total value of £79,758 GBP. The procurement method was a single tender action, which is below the threshold, and the contract period is set to run from 17 January 2022 to 31 March 2022. The tender period concluded on 13 December 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those engaged in food sciences, nutrition, and alternative protein development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider entering such contracts, which align with current trends in sustainable and personalised nutrition solutions.

## Notice

The development of alternative proteins for human consumption; and the evolution of personalised nutrition

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5abfe64-22dd-47cc-af2e-77d4a8b23805 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,758 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,758 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY TECHNICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2022 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5abfe64-22dd-47cc-af2e-77d4a8b23805

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5abfe64-22dd-47cc-af2e-77d4a8b23805
  18th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a81a621d-218c-450f-8ad2-dff02efcaba8
  Contract

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