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title: "C190034/ FS900410 Retail Surveillance Sampling Programme 2023/24"
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buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2023-09-06"
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# C190034/ FS900410 Retail Surveillance Sampling Programme 2023/24

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74df8caf-bbca-4ad8-8619-5f89dd47f975

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract to conduct a Retail Surveillance Sampling Programme in 2023/24. The procurement method used was a selective restricted procedure. The contract period extends from August 15, 2023, to January 30, 2024. The buying organisation is the Food Standards Agency, and the procurement stage is at the award phase with a contract value of £679,476.81.

This public procurement opportunity for food sampling services in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland under the Research and Development Consultancy Services category creates business growth potential for companies skilled in food safety analysis and laboratory testing. Businesses with experience in transport logistics for sample delivery and analysis processes could also be well-suited to compete for this tender.

## Notice

To carry out food sampling in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, transport samples to labs and conduct the required analysis to help identify emerging food safety risks and increase the FSA intelligence on the food system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96cebea4-c006-4927-9b0b-05b568ca7884 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2023 - 30 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £679,476 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE SCIENTIFIC SERVICE, HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2023 at 07:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96cebea4-c006-4927-9b0b-05b568ca7884

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96cebea4-c006-4927-9b0b-05b568ca7884
  6th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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