---
title: "Request for Information - Microbial Survey of Ready to Eat Foods Sold Over Social Media"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0361f2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)"
published: "2022-08-23"
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# Request for Information - Microbial Survey of Ready to Eat Foods Sold Over Social Media

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0361f2

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## Summary

The buying organisation for this procurement is Food Standards Scotland (FSS), located in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, involves a tender titled "Request for Information - Microbial Survey of Ready to Eat Foods Sold Over Social Media" within the research services industry category. The main objective is to conduct research on the microbiological risks of food sold over social media. The procurement method is a tender, and the future notice date for communication is set for November 1, 2022.

This tender opportunity by Food Standards Scotland presents a chance for businesses in the research services field to engage in a project focusing on food safety and health. Companies offering research laboratory services, research and development consultancy services, and design and execution of research and development are well-suited to compete. Being based in Scotland, businesses with expertise in microbiological research and food safety will find this tender particularly relevant for their growth and development.

## Notice

FSS has an upcoming requirement to conduct research to establish a baseline understanding of the microbiological risks of food sold over social media.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has an upcoming requirement to engage a Contractor(s) to conduct research to establish a baseline understanding of the microbiological risks of food sold over social media. The research will focus on ready to eat food products sold in Scotland from a domestic environment directly via social media. FSS would like to engage with suppliers who may be interested in supplying all or part of the services required. Information provided will be used to inform the procurement of the services. Additional information: Please see Attachment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023427-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS) |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 5RL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2022 at 09:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023427-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.foodstandards.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000704317
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=704317
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA24524

## Provenance

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