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title: "FS430598 Microbiological survey of food premises in the UK during COVID-19 response"
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buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
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# FS430598 Microbiological survey of food premises in the UK during COVID-19 response

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9918b71-e527-4417-9958-f90e0008a5db

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is inviting tenders for a project titled "FS430598 Microbiological survey of food premises in the UK during COVID-19 response," which falls within the research and development services category. This procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with responses due by 7th October 2020. The services will be delivered across various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, with the contract expected to commence on 31st October 2020 and run until 28th February 2022. The method of procurement is open, adhering to public sector guidelines for tenders above the specified threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, particularly those with expertise in microbiological research and public health. Businesses capable of providing research and consultancy services in the food safety sector or those involved in environmental health and hygiene practices will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. Competitors should be prepared to demonstrate their experience in conducting similar surveys, especially in the context of evolving health standards during the COVID-19 pandemic.

## Notice

Tenders are invited to carry out a 12 month microbiological survey of food contact surfaces within UK food premises with the purpose of collecting data on the frequency of IID-causing organisms and hygiene indicator organisms and efficacy of cleaning regimes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f544b031-77bc-4fec-b8a3-517554935f35 |
| 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 | 1 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2020 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2020 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f544b031-77bc-4fec-b8a3-517554935f35

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f544b031-77bc-4fec-b8a3-517554935f35
  1st September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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