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title: "Risk Assessment Unit Review"
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# Risk Assessment Unit Review

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3edd7cee-2722-4500-b1f1-73ad12a8700d

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is undertaking a procurement process titled "Risk Assessment Unit Review," aimed at providing consultancy on chemical and microbiological risk assessment to support its strategic priorities. This direct award process, classified under research and development services, has a contract value of £30,000. The contract period is set to start on 8th May 2017 and conclude by 31st August 2017. The procurement was officially awarded on 1st May 2017, with relevant parties including Cranfield University as the supplier involved in this process.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the research and development sector, particularly those focused on chemical and microbiological assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in similar future projects, as they stand to benefit from such direct awards. This contract not only enhances prospects for growth but also aligns with the strategic frameworks of public health safety and regulation, making it highly relevant for qualified service providers in these domains.

## Notice

To advise on the chemical and microbiological risk assessment functions and activities that will be required to support delivery of the FSA's current and future strategic priorities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6056b477-03b2-4e2d-a0ef-f088b96b600c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2017 - 31 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | 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 | CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2017 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6056b477-03b2-4e2d-a0ef-f088b96b600c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6056b477-03b2-4e2d-a0ef-f088b96b600c
  2nd June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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