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title: "FS430629 International Sampling Desk Study"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c74928c5-8549-4651-bed2-2fd2a7683fc4"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
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# FS430629 International Sampling Desk Study

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c74928c5-8549-4651-bed2-2fd2a7683fc4

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is conducting an open tender for the project titled "FS430629 International Sampling Desk Study," which falls under the research and development services industry category. This procurement process is currently in the active tender stage and is set to close on 23rd November 2020. The contract period is expected to commence on 4th January 2021 and conclude by 25th March 2021, with potential delivery locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, the United Kingdom, and several other regions worldwide.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in qualitative assessment and research methodologies. Businesses that can engage effectively with stakeholders and provide insightful literature reviews pertaining to sampling systems will find a suitable platform to showcase their capabilities. The open procurement method ensures that a diverse array of firms can compete for this valuable contract, fostering innovation and collaboration in developing effective sampling strategies.

## Notice

The tenderer is asked to complete a qualitative assessment to examine the sampling system of the specified countries, which should comprise of a scoping literature review, analysis of government websites and direct engagement with relevant stakeholders where appropriate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e7a5b6f-18b9-4f4b-bc8e-052d24ecfbc0 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 25 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2020 at 11:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e7a5b6f-18b9-4f4b-bc8e-052d24ecfbc0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e7a5b6f-18b9-4f4b-bc8e-052d24ecfbc0
  26th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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