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title: "Accredited Public Analyst Services"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-05-14"
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# Accredited Public Analyst Services

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23c41937-acdf-4401-bc03-35de2f388adc

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for Accredited Public Analyst Services. The procurement process was initiated with an open tender procedure below threshold. The contract value is GBP 80,000, with a contract period from 27th April 2024 to 26th April 2028. The services fall under the main procurement category of services in the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry. The tender period ended on 29th March 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, business services including law and marketing, and consultancy services to provide analytical expertise for food and feed samples for Durham County Council. The contract is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and is well suited for businesses located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Under the Food Law Code of Practice, the Council is required to appoint a Public Analyst and Agricultural Analyst for the purposes of analysing samples of Food and Feed as part of the Council's duties under the following legislation. * Food Safety Act 1990, * Food Safety (Sampling and Qualifications) (England) Regulations 2013, * Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 * Agriculture Act 1970, * Animal Feed (Hygiene, Sampling etc. and Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2015 * Fertilisers (Sampling and Analysis) Regulations 1996, * EC Fertiliser (England and Wales) Regulations 2006 The successful provder will be responsible for carrying out analysis on samples submitted to them by Durham County Council, interpreting results and providing legal opinion when requested.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9453586a-a715-4d5e-904d-23c308171cb9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2024 - 26 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PUBLIC ANALYST SCIENTIFIC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 14 May 2024 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9453586a-a715-4d5e-904d-23c308171cb9
- 1 Mar 2024 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b970f7d0-f1b6-457a-aaed-358e1039de4f
- 1 Mar 2024 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acbcfef0-be20-4687-bf63-8f853f6de171

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9453586a-a715-4d5e-904d-23c308171cb9
  14th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b970f7d0-f1b6-457a-aaed-358e1039de4f
  1st March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acbcfef0-be20-4687-bf63-8f853f6de171
  1st March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=20e69d5e-d3d7-ee11-8127-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
  Invitation to Tender Documents can be accessed via the following link

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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