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title: "A survey of Salmonella, E. coli and aerobic colony counts (ACC) in minced meat and meat preparations from cutting plants in England and Wales"
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# A survey of Salmonella, E. coli and aerobic colony counts (ACC) in minced meat and meat preparations from cutting plants in England and Wales

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f6fc550-c9ee-4e26-bd06-df2b840bbef8

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has completed the procurement process for a survey of Salmonella, E. coli, and aerobic colony counts (ACC) in minced meat and meat preparations from cutting plants in England and Wales. Classified under research and development services (CPV code: 73000000), this contract falls within the services industry category. The direct procurement method was utilised, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and the tendering period concluded on 20th September 2024. The contract was awarded to Campden BRI (Chipping Campden) Ltd with the project running from 2nd December 2024 to 31st March 2025, with a total value of £82,590 GBP.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in food safety and research services. Companies with expertise in conducting microbiological surveys and those with established capabilities in handling food-related data analysis would be well-suited to compete. The contract, awarded to a large-scale supplier, underlines the importance of having a robust and professional setup capable of meeting stringent regulatory standards and timelines imposed by authoritative bodies such as the Food Standards Agency.

## Notice

A survey of Salmonella, E. coli and aerobic colony counts (ACC) in minced meat and meat preparations from cutting plants in England and Wales

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ed6aab0-8b10-4479-921c-07d536522699 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,590 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,590 |
| 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 | CAMPDEN BRI (CHIPPING CAMPDEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2025 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ed6aab0-8b10-4479-921c-07d536522699

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ed6aab0-8b10-4479-921c-07d536522699
  29th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a48629c-9259-4518-ba52-ee21e9e7175a
  FS900516 Short_Form_Contract_v1.4 Signed_Redacted

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