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title: "FS430412 Auditing of Plastic Recyclers (Food Contact Materials"
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# FS430412 Auditing of Plastic Recyclers (Food Contact Materials

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c4280ba-741d-460b-9991-d35e6ffb3448

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is inviting tenders for the "FS430412 Auditing of Plastic Recyclers (Food Contact Materials)" project, which falls under the research and development services category. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 73000000, is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 23rd November 2020. The auditing work is anticipated to commence on 4th January 2021 and extend until 2nd January 2026, primarily for recycling plants in the UK that use recycled plastics in food contact applications. The procurement method for this process is an open procedure, aimed at exceeding the threshold set for public contracts.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in auditing and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in environmental compliance, food safety standards, or recycling processes would be particularly well-suited to engage in this tender. By participating in this contract, businesses can position themselves within the growing market for sustainable materials and contribute to the circular economy through compliance auditing of recycling plants.

## Notice

Tenders are invited to carry out audits of recycling plants in the UK where recycled plastic will be placed on the market for use in food contact applications. Auditing will need to commence after the European Commission publishes its authorisation decisions for processes placing recycled plastic onto the EU market. The earliest the work will be required to start is in January 2021, although we cannot rule out a delay and therefore, we would like to bring this to the attention of prospect applicants.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54b59f09-f204-4ac5-9e71-002b05de5f1f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 2 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2020 at 15:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54b59f09-f204-4ac5-9e71-002b05de5f1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54b59f09-f204-4ac5-9e71-002b05de5f1f
  22nd October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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