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title: "Safety of Nitrates and Nitrites as Food Additives"
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# Safety of Nitrates and Nitrites as Food Additives

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3014c8a5-8692-4d48-ae78-f6866d4c3b7a

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has completed the procurement process titled "Safety of Nitrates and Nitrites as Food Additives," focusing on research and development services within the food safety industry. This open procedure tender, valued at £90,820, required reviewing the safety of additives including potassium nitrite and sodium nitrate. The procurement covered various locations, including the United Kingdom and international regions. Key dates include the tender period ending on 11 November 2024, with the contract running from 16 December 2024 to 16 April 2025. The award was published on 31 January 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in food safety, research, and consultancy services, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to demonstrate expertise and contribute to public health initiatives. The open procurement method ensures a competitive environment, offering growth potential for companies like RSM UK Consulting LLP, the awarded supplier. Businesses with strong research capabilities in food additives will find this contract beneficial for expanding their service offerings and market presence.

## Notice

Tenders were invited to carry out a literature review on the safety of nitrates and nitrites as the food additives potassium nitrite (E 249), sodium nitrite (E 250), sodium nitrate (E 251) and potassium nitrate (E 252).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b0ee43e-07d5-450a-afc8-136b9bfecc46 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2024 - 16 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,820 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,820 |
| 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 | RSM UK 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

- 31 Jan 2025 at 22:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b0ee43e-07d5-450a-afc8-136b9bfecc46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b0ee43e-07d5-450a-afc8-136b9bfecc46
  31st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e8c6967b-bfdd-4617-ab40-39e58d58791d
  RSM Short_Form_Contract_v1.4 Signed_Redacted

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