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title: "06-2019 Prepared convenience foods and associated food safety risks"
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# 06-2019 Prepared convenience foods and associated food safety risks

Buyer: SAFEFOOD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8092e77b-ab9a-47f7-aae6-c324563f06d5

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by safefood, is focused on a tender titled "06-2019 Prepared convenience foods and associated food safety risks." This initiative falls under the research services category and pertains to the food industry. The procurement is situated in the British Overseas Territories, with a tender period ending on 28th June 2019. Interested parties should note that the total contract value is £60,000, with the contract period running from 1st August 2019 to 31st December 2020. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and this tender is currently active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in research services, food safety assessments, and consumer research, to engage with safefood. Businesses that specialise in understanding consumer behaviours related to prepared convenience foods, as well as those with expertise in food handling and safety compliance, would be well-positioned to compete in this process. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as these types of businesses may offer innovative approaches and solutions that align with the tender's objectives.

## Notice

To assess consumer understanding of instructions and appropriate handling of prepared convenience foods; To assess consumer behaviour in relation to the heat treatment, handling and storage of prepared convenience foods, including any leftovers, and compliance with on-pack instructions; To examine the on-pack instructions with regard to handling, heat treatment and storage and treatment of leftovers in a variety of prepared convenience foods prepared and sold from: Retail outlets on the island of Ireland (IOI); Local companies who produce prepared meals and sell directly to the consumer on IOI;

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1b7c8a0-7238-486b-9bef-27422ab0e549 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | SAFEFOOD |
| Locality | CORK |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | RX01 4TT |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2019 at 08:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1b7c8a0-7238-486b-9bef-27422ab0e549

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1b7c8a0-7238-486b-9bef-27422ab0e549
  6th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN157366
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.safefood.eu

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