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title: "FS304007 - Perishable Commodities Supply Chain"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f7c6ee62-707e-4560-9c2d-7a877de9fae5"
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# FS304007 - Perishable Commodities Supply Chain

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7c6ee62-707e-4560-9c2d-7a877de9fae5

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has completed a tender process for the project titled "FS304007 - Perishable Commodities Supply Chain," which aimed to develop a methodology for estimating the costs associated with food perishables at UK ports. This procurement, classified under the services category and identified with CPV code 73300000, was conducted via a restricted tender method. The contract period commenced on 3rd August 2018 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2018. The procurement process was officially closed on 31st July 2018.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in agri-food logistics and supply chain management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative approaches to food cost estimation and related methodologies would be well-positioned to leverage this contract, enhancing their visibility and growth potential in the sector.

## Notice

The FSA wishes to commission research that will look to develop a methodology for estimating the cost of food that has perished at UK ports drawing on relevant agri-food imports data and logistical expertise of the chilled perishable supply chain.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/883ab577-961e-40b8-bd23-9d4a672f7bfd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Restricted Tender |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,425 |
| 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 | 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2018 at 14:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/883ab577-961e-40b8-bd23-9d4a672f7bfd
- 8 Oct 2018 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/883ab577-961e-40b8-bd23-9d4a672f7bfd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/883ab577-961e-40b8-bd23-9d4a672f7bfd
  8th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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