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title: "FSA657 - Provision of scientific and technical services to the FSA and its Scientific Advisory Committees (SACs) on food and feed: provision of services for the searching, access, collation and analysis of scientific literature, reports and publications"
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# FSA657 - Provision of scientific and technical services to the FSA and its Scientific Advisory Committees (SACs) on food and feed: provision of services for the searching, access, collation and analysis of scientific literature, reports and publications

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de64f43a-d901-418d-8777-f5c58bb58b9e

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency (FSA), located in York, England, initiated a tender process titled "FSA657 - Provision of scientific and technical services to the FSA and its Scientific Advisory Committees (SACs) on food and feed." This process falls within the research and development services industry category, specifically targeting submissions for technical advice related to food and animal feed. The tender was published on 1st April 2019, and the submission deadline was set for 6th May 2019. The bidding process followed an open procurement method and the successful contract period commenced on 1st August 2019 and will conclude on 31st July 2021.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in scientific research and technical analysis relevant to food safety and regulations. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for the project. Companies that can deliver robust research capabilities and have experience in working with governmental agencies will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

In general, the support will contribute to the provision of scientific and technical advice to the FSA on matters relating to food and animal feed. The information is needed for evidence in the risk assessment and technical advice work of the SACs and their Joint Expert Groups and will ultimately inform risk-based standards and controls and decisions on approval of Regulated Products.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0716fc3-4907-4af4-ac13-6d257fe200e1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMPDEN BRI (CHIPPING CAMPDEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2019 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0716fc3-4907-4af4-ac13-6d257fe200e1
- 1 Apr 2019 at 14:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b35ec217-07d1-4f21-8965-ce85de512f36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0716fc3-4907-4af4-ac13-6d257fe200e1
  12th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b35ec217-07d1-4f21-8965-ce85de512f36
  1st April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/028dd178-c5ff-4638-b28b-0dbe35e90c2a
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