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title: "Review of methods for the detection of allergens in Novel Food Alternative Proteins"
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# Review of methods for the detection of allergens in Novel Food Alternative Proteins

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4643722-6c26-4bff-8e69-c9c099717cbf

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for the project titled "Review of methods for the detection of allergens in Novel Food Alternative Proteins" to Fera Science Limited. The procurement falls under the industry category of Research and development services and related consultancy services. The tender, initiated as an open procedure (below threshold), had a tender period ending on 3rd July 2023, with a contract period spanning from 15th August 2023 to 31st March 2024. The project, valued at £99,767 GBP, is located in York, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity, conducted by the Food Standards Agency, offers business growth prospects for companies involved in research and development services and related consultancy services within the food industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are deemed suitable for participation. Businesses interested in food safety and allergen detection technologies may find this tender particularly relevant for expanding their market presence and fostering innovation in the food sector.

## Notice

Review of methods for the detection of allergens in Novel Food Alternative Proteins

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd019536-d97c-452d-8930-60927a449033 |
| 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 | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,767 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,767 |
| 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

- 17 Nov 2023 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd019536-d97c-452d-8930-60927a449033

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd019536-d97c-452d-8930-60927a449033
  17th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/745cd402-a5c1-41e4-9f34-2b7ca4a910f6
  Short_Form_Contract_v1.3 Fera Signed_Redacted

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