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title: "Surveillance Programme - Discovery Phase"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-21b2faa0-2f62-4852-bb5a-24018072f254"
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# Surveillance Programme - Discovery Phase

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21b2faa0-2f62-4852-bb5a-24018072f254

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Surveillance Programme - Discovery Phase" is initiated by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). This direct award procedure falls under the consultancy services category, specifically focusing on research and development. The tender concluded on 23 November 2016, and the awarded contract commenced on 5 December 2016, with a duration ending on 31 January 2017. The total value of the contract is £271,000, while the minimum value set is £22,000. Delivery addresses include regions within the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in consultancy and research services, such as SME firms and voluntary and community sector enterprises. Companies with expertise in stakeholder alignment, programme management, and environmental surveillance would be particularly advantageous competitors. The involvement with an agency like the FSA not only enhances credibility but also offers prospects for further contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

Undertake work for the FSA Surveillance Programme to deliver the following outcomes: * A set of senior stakeholders aligned behind the ambitions of the programme * Clarity of scope and outcomes to be achieved at the overall programme level * An understanding of the main considerations within Surveillance (such as what the priorities are; who owns the data; who are the experts etc) * An outline roadmap / high level plan for the programme * A more detailed roadmap for year one of the programme * A clear set of next steps for the initial three months of the programme * The key constraints, issues and risks surrounding the programme * A set of key messages to use, from a Comms & engagement perspective

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5b02a47-e23c-4bb1-9bc2-4c92defd3fb9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2016 - 31 Jan 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £271,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,100 |
| 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 | COMOTION CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2016 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5b02a47-e23c-4bb1-9bc2-4c92defd3fb9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5b02a47-e23c-4bb1-9bc2-4c92defd3fb9
  19th December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/44d81d0a-1fb9-453b-a34f-79be17ec21f6
  Redacted Contract

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