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title: "FS430412 Auditing of Plastic Recyclers (Food Contact Materials)"
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# FS430412 Auditing of Plastic Recyclers (Food Contact Materials)

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32af5f4c-2785-4a81-b6f1-8e4655b250b3

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is seeking suppliers for the tender titled "FS430412 Auditing of Plastic Recyclers (Food Contact Materials)," which involves conducting audits of UK recycling plants that use recycled plastic for food contact applications. The tender is currently active and was published on 13th August 2021, with a procurement period ending on 1st October 2021. The initial contract period will commence on 1st January 2022 and will extend until 1st February 2025. This procurement process follows an open method, aimed at securing services in the research and development industry, specifically under the category of consultancy services related to environmental auditing, with an estimated budget of £92,137.50 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in environmental auditing and consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in auditing practices, especially those familiar with food safety regulations and sustainability measures, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Companies should be prepared to respond promptly and efficiently to address the auditing requirements, as the successful bidders will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with upcoming regulatory authorisations from the European Commission.

## Notice

Auditing of Plastic Recyclers (Food Contact Materials)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22acc458-0062-4915-b693-b3e914d85fda |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 1 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £92,137 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £92,137 |
| 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 | SGS UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90714000 - Environmental auditing

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2021 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22acc458-0062-4915-b693-b3e914d85fda
- 13 Aug 2021 at 09:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18dcda2e-c239-4f51-bbfa-66b3fdfbe67f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22acc458-0062-4915-b693-b3e914d85fda
  1st December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18dcda2e-c239-4f51-bbfa-66b3fdfbe67f
  13th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe07a8ce-64ab-4f17-b3ec-edd0a564f570
  Redacted Contract

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