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title: "Review of capability of methods for country of origin"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9da8dd6e-b9cd-40e0-8b06-61720761eb65"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
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# Review of capability of methods for country of origin

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9da8dd6e-b9cd-40e0-8b06-61720761eb65

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has awarded the contract for the "Review of capability of methods for country of origin" tender to Fera Science Limited. The contract, valued at £59,986.60 GBP, will run from October 1, 2023, to February 29, 2024. This procurement falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category. The tender was open for submission, with a tender period ending on September 11, 2023. The location for delivery is specified with postal code YO1 7PR, covering various regions including the United Kingdom and Europe. The SME and VCSE sectors are deemed suitable for participation.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in methods of analysis for verification of country of origin in food and feed. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to consider bidding due to the suitability indications in the tender documentation. The contract period offers a window for successful bidders to showcase their capabilities and contribute to this crucial research area, positioning them for potential future collaborations and business expansion.

## Notice

Applicants are invited to conduct an up-to-date review of the availability of methods of analysis suitable for the verification of the country of origin of food and feed

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4949e783-d3c1-4220-9633-47f969396f89 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,986 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,986 |
| 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 | FERA SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2023 at 08:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4949e783-d3c1-4220-9633-47f969396f89

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4949e783-d3c1-4220-9633-47f969396f89
  20th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9678911-11f1-454f-bc98-d12ba9c69b6d
  FERA Short form contract Signed (002)_Redacted

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