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title: "PATH-SAFE Workstream 1 - Discovery"
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buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
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# PATH-SAFE Workstream 1 - Discovery

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bac48a33-61ab-4ccb-bacb-3e6ac77c1069

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is conducting a procurement entitled "PATH-SAFE Workstream 1 - Discovery," aimed at developing a user-friendly platform for genomic data archiving. The procurement is classified under research and development services and is categorized as a direct procurement method through a single tender action. The contract was awarded on 24th May 2022, with a total value of £151,210.21, covering a contract period from 24th May 2022 to 14th September 2022. This procurement project has been designated to the University of Oxford, and the FSA, based in York, England, will serve as the contracting authority.

This tender represents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in research and development initiatives linked to genomic data management. Businesses with expertise in software development, data analysis, or consultancy services in the health and research sectors would find this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities. Such contracts not only enhance business visibility in innovative sectors but also facilitate collaborations with established organisations like the Food Standards Agency and academic institutions.

## Notice

As part of the PATH-SAFE programme, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) is looking to develop a user-friendly platform for the rapid interrogation and archiving of genomic data. To support this the Centre for Genomic Pathogen Surveillance (CGPS) based at the Big Data Institute of the University of Oxford, will provide services for a discovery activity (WS1) - 'to define the current pathogen data landscape, to identify user need and to recommend an implementation plan'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c24d372-7207-45f9-ba47-7988fd79fcf0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 23 May 2022 - 14 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £151,210 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £151,210 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2022 at 13:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c24d372-7207-45f9-ba47-7988fd79fcf0
- 26 May 2022 at 12:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c24d372-7207-45f9-ba47-7988fd79fcf0
- 26 May 2022 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c24d372-7207-45f9-ba47-7988fd79fcf0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c24d372-7207-45f9-ba47-7988fd79fcf0
  10th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e6582f34-3e37-4314-9b6d-afa072ab0674
  n/a

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