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title: "Smarter Comms for England, Northern Ireland and Wales"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3b1809b8-3b93-47f7-84e0-743705e96513"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
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# Smarter Comms for England, Northern Ireland and Wales

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b1809b8-3b93-47f7-84e0-743705e96513

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for the provision of RIAMS software for communications with Local Authorities in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales. The contract, titled "Smarter Comms for England, Northern Ireland and Wales," falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The procurement method was selective, with a contract value of £54,000. The tender period ended on September 21, 2023, and the contract period spans from September 22, 2023, to March 21, 2024.

This tender awarded by the Food Standards Agency offers opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the software and information systems industry. The contract aims to enhance communications with Local Authorities, fostering potential collaborations and business growth. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete in this procurement process due to its suitability for such entities.

## Notice

Provision of RIAMS software for the Food Standards Agency's communications with Local Authorities in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. Additional information: Optional 6 month extension available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e55aea54-5011-40d9-9e6e-ccda81b1bdb9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2023 - 21 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,000 |
| 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 | FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | WESTMINSTER |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RH ENVIRONMENTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2024 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e55aea54-5011-40d9-9e6e-ccda81b1bdb9
- 10 Oct 2023 at 12:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd263f7e-0871-46ba-a562-9276c048d599

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e55aea54-5011-40d9-9e6e-ccda81b1bdb9
  15th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd263f7e-0871-46ba-a562-9276c048d599
  10th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aeab6026-a39e-4fac-9f4c-b32bc9cf415d
  RHE Terms of Business 2023 - FSA Smarter Communications - FSA Signed_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4831238-4590-4dfc-9502-c6bffa9f61ab
  FSA Smarter Comms Support Proposal - FSA Signed (002)_Redacted

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