--- title: "FS900260 Alternatives to single use plastics in food packaging and production" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-73562ca1-e856-42aa-949c-eb95dc33c7ed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-73562ca1-e856-42aa-949c-eb95dc33c7ed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73562ca1-e856-42aa-949c-eb95dc33c7ed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73562ca1-e856-42aa-949c-eb95dc33c7ed.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY" published: "2022-12-19" --- # FS900260 Alternatives to single use plastics in food packaging and production Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73562ca1-e856-42aa-949c-eb95dc33c7ed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-73562ca1-e856-42aa-949c-eb95dc33c7ed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73562ca1-e856-42aa-949c-eb95dc33c7ed.json) ## Summary The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for the procurement titled "FS900260 Alternatives to single use plastics in food packaging and production" in the Research and development services and related consultancy services category. The contract has a value of 41,656.25 GBP and covers the period from December 5, 2022, to March 3, 2023. The tender was initiated on October 14, 2022, and the award date was December 13, 2022. The tendering process was an open procedure below the threshold, with a tender period ending on November 24, 2022, and the contract period starting from December 5, 2022. The location of the contracting authority is in York, England. This procurement opportunity by The Food Standards Agency for research and development services related to alternatives to single-use plastics presents potential growth opportunities for businesses, especially for those focusing on environmental sustainability and food safety. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in this tender process. Businesses operating in the services sector and specialised in research and development consultancy services are encouraged to engage with the Food Standards Agency to contribute to sustainable solutions in the food packaging industry. ## Notice Tenders are invited to carry out an assessment and establish a baseline understanding of the risk and opportunity associated with use of plastics in the food system in terms of sustainability and food safety; to identify the main alternatives to single-use plastics in terms of materials and their functions; and to understand potential future developments in this area. The questions to be addressed in the assessment are: - What are the potential risks and opportunities posed by the use of single-use plastic alternatives in food packaging and production, in terms of: o food safety? o vulnerable consumers - such as those with allergies or hypersensitivity? o environmental and sustainability credentials (for example, environmental impact of production process, disposability issues)? - In the next ten years, how will the development of alternatives to single-use plastics in food packaging and production evolve? - How will alternatives to single-use plastics affect food regulation? What steps (if any) should the FSA take to protect consumers and strengthen the food system, both in terms of food safety and by supporting any positive effects of its developments? ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bedc6f9-b2ed-4bbb-9dab-eca6a3420c32 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Dec 2022 | | Contract period | 5 Dec 2022 - 3 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £41,656 | | 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 | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | RSM UK 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 - 19 Dec 2022 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bedc6f9-b2ed-4bbb-9dab-eca6a3420c32 - 14 Oct 2022 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5392790-8d56-4330-ada0-0631fc708b1d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bedc6f9-b2ed-4bbb-9dab-eca6a3420c32 19th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5392790-8d56-4330-ada0-0631fc708b1d 14th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://food.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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