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title: "\"Control of Pathogens in Cheeses made from Unpasteurised Milk: A Literature Review\""
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000494789"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)"
published: "2017-07-31"
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# "Control of Pathogens in Cheeses made from Unpasteurised Milk: A Literature Review"

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000494789

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## Summary

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is seeking to engage in a contract titled “Control of Pathogens in Cheeses made from Unpasteurised Milk: A Literature Review”. This project, which falls under the health industry category, aims to collate evidence on effective controlling factors during the cheesemaking process. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 21 July 2017 for a total value of £48,000. The delivery addresses are located in the UKM region, with the project aimed at reducing foodborne illness in Scotland. The procurement method employed for this tender was an open procedure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in food safety, microbiological consulting, or dairy technology. Companies that possess expertise in the production of cheese from unpasteurised milk or those focused on pathogen control and predictive modelling in food processes would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in such projects not only facilitates business growth but also contributes to public health standards by ensuring safer food products are available in Scotland.

## Notice

The aim of this project is to collate evidence on effective controlling factors that can be utilised during the cheesemaking process, particularly with respect to competing microflora, to support predictive modelling and validation of the food business operators processes to contribute to the delivery of FSS's strategy aimed at reducing the incidence of foodborne illness in Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Aims/Objectives The aim of this project is to collate evidence on effective controlling factors that can be utilised during the cheesemaking process, particularly with respect to competing microflora, to support predictive modelling and validation of the food business operators processes to contribute to the delivery of FSS's strategy aimed at reducing the incidence of foodborne illness in Scotland. The objective of this work is to complete a literature review encompassing these three areas: 1. Categorisation of cheese types commonly produced in the UK (e.g. using Codex criteria) and an analysis of which CCPs might be used at various stages of the production of such cheese types. This will through the completion of a systematic review of scientific literature on the control of pathogens in cheeses made from unpasteurised milk, which may be supported by industry captured data. The output of this should include a summary table detailing which CCPs may be used for different cheeses types and the evidence to support those CCPs. Technical expertise should be sought from an appropriate person with practical experience of dairy technology to verify the cheesemaking procedures used in the research studies reviewed. This analysis should also examine and compare the different methods used to measure the physicochemical properties of cheese (for example pH/titratable acidity, and Aw/salt in moisture) with recommendations for their suitability and application at different stages of the cheesemaking process. 2. An analysis of currently available predictive modelling and challenge testing methods that are applicable to cheesemakers, for example detailing which methods may be more relevant for application to a foodstuff in which competitive microflora are present. This will enable future recommendations to be made regarding the most suitable methods for individual cheesemakers. 3. An analysis of historical microbiological and physicochemical results obtained from cheesemakers undertaking sampling in their products (for example using data collected by the SCA and that found in the scientific literature). This data will be used to examine trends of microorganisms throughout the cheesemaking process and inform standardisation of trends (for example in the definition of an upward trend or spike).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290994 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATHERINE DONNELLY MICROBIOLOGICAL CONSULTANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290994
- 25 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290360
- 9 May 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282297

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY282297&idx=2
  19th May 2017 - Amendment No 1 to ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY282297&idx=1
  9th May 2017 - ITT Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282297
  "Control of Pathogens in Cheeses made from Unpasteurised Milk: A Literature Review" - The aim of this project is to collate evidence on effective controlling factors that can be utilised during the cheesemaking process, particularly with respect to competing microflora, to support predictive modelling and validation of the food business operators processes to contribute to the delivery of FSS's strategy aimed at reducing the incidence of foodborne illness in Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290360
  "Control of Pathogens in Cheeses made from Unpasteurised Milk: A Literature Review" - The aim of this project is to collate evidence on effective controlling factors that can be utilised during the cheesemaking process, particularly with respect to competing microflora, to support predictive modelling and validation of the food business operators processes to contribute to the delivery of FSS's strategy aimed at reducing the incidence of foodborne illness in Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290994
  "Control of Pathogens in Cheeses made from Unpasteurised Milk: A Literature Review" - The aim of this project is to collate evidence on effective controlling factors that can be utilised during the cheesemaking process, particularly with respect to competing microflora, to support predictive modelling and validation of the food business operators processes to contribute to the delivery of FSS's strategy aimed at reducing the incidence of foodborne illness in Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.foodstandards.gov.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000494789

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