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title: "FS900220 Data requirement to assess the safety of currently non-permitted waste streams to be used for rearing insects for feed"
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# FS900220 Data requirement to assess the safety of currently non-permitted waste streams to be used for rearing insects for feed

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e90a64a-df01-49a4-a9e3-5b60081c17a5

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency in England is seeking to contract services for the study titled "FS900220 Data requirement to assess the safety of currently non-permitted waste streams to be used for rearing insects for feed." This procurement falls under the research and development services category, with a total budget of £129,986. The open tender period concluded on 10th June 2022, and the contract is set to commence on 8th August 2022, running through to 31st August 2023.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research and consultancy services. Organisations with expertise in microbiological and chemical analysis or those involved in the insect farming sector would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this opportunity could enhance their market presence and contribute valuable insights into safe practices for using non-permitted waste streams in food production.

## Notice

FS900220 Data requirement to assess the safety of currently non-permitted waste streams to be used for rearing insects for feed We commissioned a study to collate chemical and microbiological data from model insect rearing systems using currently non-permitted substrates. These will form the key evidence data set for subsequent risk assessments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db8c236f-da36-475c-ac24-05f38e000961 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £129,986 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,986 |
| 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 | FERA SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2022 at 10:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db8c236f-da36-475c-ac24-05f38e000961
- 21 Jul 2022 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db8c236f-da36-475c-ac24-05f38e000961
- 22 Apr 2022 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/402a2cdd-aa41-4bbd-aced-82017b13d59b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db8c236f-da36-475c-ac24-05f38e000961
  28th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/402a2cdd-aa41-4bbd-aced-82017b13d59b
  22nd April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0def32e2-70fb-48ed-ab1c-3dedd3af5424
  n/a

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