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title: "Guidance for POC technology"
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# Guidance for POC technology

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c09ed28e-3f8d-4748-a3c8-65262f274e0a

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for the provision of services related to POC technology guidelines, with a total value of 49987 GBP. The contract was awarded to LGC LIMITED, with a contract period starting on 31st March 2024. The tender for this procurement process was open below the threshold and was completed. The procurement stage was an award, and the deadline for tender submissions was on 5th July 2023. The location for the delivery addresses includes various locations such as the United Kingdom, Europe, and other parts of the world. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of research and development services.

Businesses specialising in research and development services related to official controls in the food sector could find growth opportunities through this contract. The Food Standards Agency's initiative to develop guidelines for POC technology applications can benefit SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in this field. The awarded contract marks a significant step towards enhancing the quality of official controls in the food industry. Companies looking to engage in service provision and consultancy within the research and development sector can leverage their capabilities to compete effectively in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Applicants are invited to carry out the research required to develop guidelines on the application of POC technology for the purpose of official controls in the food sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d08ed71c-a0b5-4446-b9c5-94ddf0547673 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,987 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,987 |
| 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 | LGC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2023 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d08ed71c-a0b5-4446-b9c5-94ddf0547673

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d08ed71c-a0b5-4446-b9c5-94ddf0547673
  8th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e840cab-1306-42e1-bf05-a8938e004e34
  C173168 Short_Form_Contract_v1.3_Signed redactions_Redacted

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