--- title: "Quotation for the Provision of Public Analyst, Agriculture Analyst and Testing Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3f1f2cb8-ff2c-4d8d-b99c-5b6b17e3fd45" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f1f2cb8-ff2c-4d8d-b99c-5b6b17e3fd45" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f1f2cb8-ff2c-4d8d-b99c-5b6b17e3fd45.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f1f2cb8-ff2c-4d8d-b99c-5b6b17e3fd45.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-24" --- # Quotation for the Provision of Public Analyst, Agriculture Analyst and Testing Service Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f1f2cb8-ff2c-4d8d-b99c-5b6b17e3fd45 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f1f2cb8-ff2c-4d8d-b99c-5b6b17e3fd45) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f1f2cb8-ff2c-4d8d-b99c-5b6b17e3fd45.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting quotations for the provision of Public Analyst, Agriculture Analyst, and Testing Service. This tender falls under the Environmental Services category and is located in West Midlands, UK, with the postal code B69 3DB. The procurement stage is at 'Tender' and involves an open procedure (below threshold). The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2028. Interested parties must submit their proposals via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal by 19th March 2025 at 12 noon. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in food and feed analysis, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Companies with expertise in handling samples of food and animal feeds, including those from catering establishments, will find this an ideal opportunity to showcase their services. With a contract value estimated between £30,000 and £45,000, this tender is particularly suited for established firms capable of meeting the statutory requirements outlined by the Food Safety Act 1990 and the Agriculture Act 1970. Such businesses can leverage this contract to expand their client base and enhance their market position within the public sector. ## Notice Quotation for the Provision of Public Analyst, Agriculture Analyst and Testing Service Sandwell MBC Citizen and Consumer Protection Business and Consumer - Trading Standards is responsible for the assessment of Food and Standards including the description, composition and labelling of food and feed. The Council require the appointment of a Public Analyst and Agriculture Analyst to provide the Services for a period of 3 years from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The Council is required to appoint a Public Analyst and Agriculture Analyst who possess prescribed qualifications so that samples can be analysed or examined under the appropriate legislation. Samples of food may include food ingredients, food contact materials, packaged and unpackaged foods, drink (including alcohol) and food from catering establishments. Samples of feed may include feed materials, feed additives, waste food entering the feed chain, complementary and complete non-medicated feeds for livestock and pet foods. The position is a statutory personal appointment required of all Local Authorities by virtue of the Food Safety Act 1990 (food samples) and the Agriculture Act 1970 (animal feeding stuffs and fertiliser samples). The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 19 March 2025 at 12 noon. Additional information: Quotation for the Provision of Public Analyst, Agriculture Analyst and Testing Service Sandwell MBC Citizen and Consumer Protection Business and Consumer - Trading Standards is responsible for the assessment of Food and Standards including the description, composition and labelling of food and feed. The Council require the appointment of a Public Analyst and Agriculture Analyst to provide the Services for a period of 3 years from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The Council is required to appoint a Public Analyst and Agriculture Analyst who possess prescribed qualifications so that samples can be analysed or examined under the appropriate legislation. Samples of food may include food ingredients, food contact materials, packaged and unpackaged foods, drink (including alcohol) and food from catering establishments. Samples of feed may include feed materials, feed additives, waste food entering the feed chain, complementary and complete non-medicated feeds for livestock and pet foods. The position is a statutory personal appointment required of all Local Authorities by virtue of the Food Safety Act 1990 (food samples) and the Agriculture Act 1970 (animal feeding stuffs and fertiliser samples). The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 19 March 2025 at 12 noon. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbb72a6f-d428-4eeb-b124-f6a55b6022d0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 24 Feb 2025 at 11:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbb72a6f-d428-4eeb-b124-f6a55b6022d0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbb72a6f-d428-4eeb-b124-f6a55b6022d0 24th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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