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title: "Review of capability of methods for the verification of country of origin"
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# Review of capability of methods for the verification of country of origin

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fbde484-92f6-4f48-aae9-e235541e3478

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has issued a tender for the 'Review of capability of methods for the verification of country of origin' in the Research and development services and related consultancy services industry category. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender deadline of September 11, 2023. The contract period is set to start on October 1, 2023, and end on February 28, 2024. The tender has a value of £60,000 and is open for participation under the 'Open procedure (below threshold)' procurement method.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services to engage with the Food Standards Agency. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Potential bidders should take note of the tender deadline on September 11, 2023, and the contract period from October 1, 2023, to February 28, 2024, to align their resources and capabilities with the requirements outlined in the tender.

## Notice

Applicants are invited to conduct an up-to-date review of the availability of methods of analysis suitable for the verification of the country of origin of food and feed, and to provide recommendations on their capability and limitations, and applicability to the delivery of official controls. This should take into account the current regulatory position and build upon the previous country of origin research projects carried out by FSA and Defra, and will require a review of the literature and engagement with stakeholders. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f58fce50-aba0-4857-bda4-472163630792 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 28 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2023 at 09:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f58fce50-aba0-4857-bda4-472163630792
- 3 Aug 2023 at 10:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed94f9b5-2d96-4136-8ca4-83ebefb8f6e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f58fce50-aba0-4857-bda4-472163630792
  17th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed94f9b5-2d96-4136-8ca4-83ebefb8f6e8
  3rd August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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