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title: "Guidance for Point of Contact Technology"
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# Guidance for Point of Contact Technology

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db30a4be-ef8a-4b44-9c41-bca855d3e98c

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has published a tender titled "Guidance for Point of Contact Technology" in the services category for research and development services and related consultancy services. The tender, available on Contracts Finder, aims to develop guidelines for POC technology application in official food sector controls. The procurement method is an open procedure with a contract period starting on July 28, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2024. The tender period ends on June 22, 2023, and businesses in the United Kingdom can participate, with a focus on SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender by the Food Standards Agency offers opportunities for businesses to contribute to the development of guidelines on POC technology in food sector controls. Businesses suited to compete include those specialising in research, technology development, and consultancy services. The tender provides a chance to engage in a critical area of food safety regulation and standards compliance, offering potential growth avenues for businesses involved in related sectors.

## 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. Tenders must demonstrate how the research being conducted will enable the development of guidelines. The supplier should consider including the following when developing the guidelines, but this is not an exhaustive list: * A clear definition of instruments which are in the POC technology umbrella. * An approach to validating a POC device being used for official controls. * Clear guidelines on who is able to test food using POC technology for official controls and who the guidelines apply to. * General guidelines on operating POC instruments. * Reference to specific commodities testing with POC technology is suitable for. * General guidelines on interpretation of results including the potential requirement of follow-up analysis. 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/a805b018-ee5e-4f50-b4d4-e8a343fcdf21 |
| 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 | 24 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| 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 | 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

## Release History

- 24 May 2023 at 07:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a805b018-ee5e-4f50-b4d4-e8a343fcdf21

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a805b018-ee5e-4f50-b4d4-e8a343fcdf21
  24th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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