---
title: "Improving Local Authority Delivery of Animal Feed and Food Hygiene at the Level of Primary Production Official Controls in 2026-27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c816"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2026-07-10"
---

# Improving Local Authority Delivery of Animal Feed and Food Hygiene at the Level of Primary Production Official Controls in 2026-27

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c816

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Food Standards Agency, a central government public authority located in York, has successfully completed with the signing of a tri-party agreement titled "Improving Local Authority Delivery of Animal Feed and Food Hygiene at the Level of Primary Production Official Controls in 2026-27". This process falls under the industry category of services, specifically "Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy" and "Animal Feedstuffs". The procurement method was direct and below threshold, involving no competition. The contract was awarded to the Chartered Trading Standards Institute on 10th July 2026, with the effective performance period spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement stage has now moved beyond award to the active contract phase, with a contract value of £161,686.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses with expertise in food hygiene, animal feed research, and consultancy services. Companies experienced in managing local authority project initiatives may find this contract highly relevant, as it involves improving delivery mechanisms for food hygiene controls. While this particular tender has been awarded, similar projects are likely to arise, offering further opportunities for consultancy firms, research organisations, and service providers within the public sector domain. Given the direct procurement method without the need for tender competition, businesses looking to establish or enhance their partnerships with central government agencies could be especially well-suited to engage in such projects in the future.

## Notice

Project and Funds management of Improving Local Authority Delivery of Animal Feed and Food Hygiene at the Level of Primary Production Official Controls in 2026-27. This is a tri-party agreement between NTS, CTSI and the FSA. Please note Contract was signed on 10/04/2026 not 31/03/2026 as stated in the notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064963-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £161,686 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHARTERED TRADING STANDARDS INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 15700000 - Animal feedstuffs
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 08:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064963-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064963-2026
  10th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.food.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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