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title: "Bioinformatics contractor to assess applications for approval of GMOs"
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# Bioinformatics contractor to assess applications for approval of GMOs

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb0af310-9cb9-4b21-9b1d-f036d20d1c10

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is seeking a bioinformatics contractor to assess applications for approval of GMOs. The contract, with a total value of £300,000, will run from 15th April 2024 to 15th April 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender deadline on 15th March 2024. The buyer is the Food Standards Agency located at Foss House, 1-2 Peasholme Green, YO1 7PR, United Kingdom. This opportunity falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for bioinformatics companies interested in GMO assessment work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate. The contract duration offers long-term stability for successful bidders, with the potential for ongoing revenue streams. Businesses with expertise in bioinformatics and a track record in similar services are well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Bioinformatics contractor to assess applications for approval of GMOs A cost per assessment has been agreed in the contract and the total contract value is variable Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d58d4666-986b-470c-af8a-71c53d03510e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2024 - 15 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | 1-2 PEASHOLME GREEN |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2024 at 08:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d58d4666-986b-470c-af8a-71c53d03510e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d58d4666-986b-470c-af8a-71c53d03510e
  29th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21d325c2-0c4c-4811-b859-e56801b84828
  Mid-Tier_Award_Form_v1.2 Bioinformatics (Final) Signed_Redacted

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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