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title: "FS430898 - NFCU Investigatory Powers Consultancy"
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buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
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# FS430898 - NFCU Investigatory Powers Consultancy

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fee1328f-6819-47ec-8637-4b041a019a6c

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is seeking consultancy services for the NFCU Investigatory Powers Consultancy project, classified under research and development consultancy services (CPV code: 73200000). The procurement process used is a single tender action, which is a direct method of procurement below the threshold, with the contract awarded on 6th August 2021. The contract value is £41,700, and it is set to commence on the same day as the award, running until 31st October 2021. This opportunity is available for suppliers located in the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with a government agency and enhance their portfolio through consultancy services. Businesses that specialise in research and development, particularly those with expertise in investigatory powers and public sector consultancy, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially leading to further contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

NFCU Investigatory Powers Consultancy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b11a8f0-0efe-418b-908b-2d8b01981a9e |
| 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 | 26 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Aug 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,700 |
| 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 | PA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2021 at 08:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b11a8f0-0efe-418b-908b-2d8b01981a9e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b11a8f0-0efe-418b-908b-2d8b01981a9e
  26th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2cb65032-e2ca-4ea7-9719-2b4a54ca4091
  n/a

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