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title: "FS430790 Imported Food Sampling"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f50ee146-0766-4434-be0d-cf5471bf68bd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2021-11-19"
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# FS430790 Imported Food Sampling

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f50ee146-0766-4434-be0d-cf5471bf68bd

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is conducting a procurement process for the contract titled "FS430790 Imported Food Sampling, Analysis and Reporting," which is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services. The tender is in the award stage, having been published on 23 August 2021, with completion for the first work package expected by 31 March 2022. The contract period commences on 1 November 2021 and concludes on 31 October 2023. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure above the threshold, and delivery addresses span the United Kingdom and other regions, including the British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research laboratory services sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as they are encouraged to participate. The nature of the work involves food commodity sampling and related laboratory analyses, which may attract businesses with capabilities in laboratory diagnostics, logistics for food transport, and expertise in regulatory compliance related to food safety. Those looking to expand their operations or enter public sector markets will find this contract particularly relevant.

## Notice

This is an overarching call off contract. FS430790 Imported Food Sampling, Analysis and Reporting

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a874b350-8e5b-48bb-8d45-3108e7cf221c |
| 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 | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 | FERA SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2021 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a874b350-8e5b-48bb-8d45-3108e7cf221c
- 23 Aug 2021 at 10:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e02337e4-4901-4159-9615-6e5e27e7513d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a874b350-8e5b-48bb-8d45-3108e7cf221c
  19th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e02337e4-4901-4159-9615-6e5e27e7513d
  23rd August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fa8639b0-1ca5-44b9-8908-07e92ff87fe8
  Contract

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