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title: "FS430730 The Future of Animal Feed"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e69bc7cc-a9c9-4149-9a37-a5c7906a4cae"
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# FS430730 The Future of Animal Feed

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e69bc7cc-a9c9-4149-9a37-a5c7906a4cae

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) initiated a tender titled "FS430730 The Future of Animal Feed," focusing on research and experimental development services in the UK. The procurement process is complete, with the tender having been awarded on October 18, 2021. The contract, valued at £35,000, commenced on October 1, 2021, and will conclude on September 30, 2022. This project aims to bridge knowledge gaps around emerging animal feed technologies through an interdisciplinary approach, leveraging both natural and social sciences.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that can contribute interdisciplinary insights into the food industry. Companies that specialise in agricultural science, sustainability, and consumer behaviour may find this project aligns well with their expertise, presenting a chance to collaborate on innovative research initiatives sponsored by the FSA.

## Notice

This Fellowship proposed by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) is an interdisciplinary piece of work with natural science and social science working together to unpack this knowledge gap identified by the FSA. The Fellowship will provide unique insights on both the emerging technologies but also on farner and consumer perspectives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12ba6308-a8ec-44bf-a742-e6c35be6c791 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2021 at 12:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12ba6308-a8ec-44bf-a742-e6c35be6c791
- 28 Oct 2021 at 10:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12ba6308-a8ec-44bf-a742-e6c35be6c791
- 21 Oct 2021 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12ba6308-a8ec-44bf-a742-e6c35be6c791

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12ba6308-a8ec-44bf-a742-e6c35be6c791
  21st October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aaaebd24-4ad1-42c8-b01b-39825fadf645
  Contract

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