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title: "Valuing FSA Research and Development"
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# Valuing FSA Research and Development

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54419af7-a52b-4edf-9213-969951c4b678

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Valuing FSA Research and Development" has been initiated by the Food Standards Agency, located in London, England. This contract falls within the research and development services sector, classified under CPV code 73000000. The procurement method utilised is the open procedure, necessitating competitive bids from interested parties. The tender period concluded on 12 June 2018, with the associated contract commencing on 1 July 2018 and set to end on 30 June 2019. The value of the contract is noted as £141,167.35, awarded to the supplier RISKSOL CONSULTING LTD.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in research and development methodologies. Companies capable of delivering consultancy services related to the evaluation of R&D impacts will find this contract particularly suited to their offerings. Engaging in this project could enhance their visibility and foster valuable relationships with government entities, thereby expanding their footprint within the public sector.

## Notice

Valuing FSA Research & Development: Research aims * To design and apply a methodology that allows for the comparison of the impact of FSA R&D projects in different areas. * To design and apply a methodology to evaluate the impacts of FSA R&D, using a set of standardised criteria. * To produce evidence the FSA can use to make strong value for money statements about its investment in R&D Additional information: Full tender documents including a draft contract and response templates can be obtained at https://food.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2bceee-5d0d-4918-8b7d-31cea4d14446 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2018 - 30 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £141,167 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2B 6NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RISKSOL CONSULTING |

## 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 Nov 2018 at 11:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2bceee-5d0d-4918-8b7d-31cea4d14446
- 9 May 2018 at 13:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b59e2a5f-d24c-49dc-86a7-6bda43cefba5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2bceee-5d0d-4918-8b7d-31cea4d14446
  2nd November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b59e2a5f-d24c-49dc-86a7-6bda43cefba5
  9th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e0e2c611-c1d8-46ef-8132-3dd3bda3414b
  Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/983fe892-ee2c-45d3-84a3-f5d2f33f6372
  Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe2f8770-aa40-4789-b648-ccc4c54182eb
  Signed Redacted Contract

## Notice URLs

- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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