--- title: "Microbiological Trend Analysis" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000680869" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000680869" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000680869.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000680869.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)" published: "2022-06-29" --- # Microbiological Trend Analysis Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000680869 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000680869) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000680869.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Microbiological Trend Analysis" contract is being conducted by Food Standards Scotland (FSS), a central purchasing body located at 4th Floor, Pilgrim House, Old Ford Road, Aberdeen, UK. This contract is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on the methodologies to assist food business operators with identifying trend analysis in their systems. The tender period is currently active, with a bid submission deadline of 14th March 2022, indicating a timeline for businesses interested in participating. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those with expertise in food safety, microbiological analysis, and technical report writing. Firms that can provide analytical services and support food business operators with practical guidance should consider competing for this contract. Given the focus on accessible guidance for operators with limited technical knowledge, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in related fields may find advantageous prospects in engaging with this procurement process. ## Notice Food Standards Scotland (FSS) wish to commission a technical report which details the information required to help food business operators (FBOs) utilise trend analysis to recognise when their systems may be going out of control. The final report will be adapted into guidance by FSS to provide a practical document which FBOs with limited technical knowledge can understand and implement. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Food Standards Scotland (FSS) wish to commission a technical report which details the information required to help FBOs utilise trend analysis to recognise when their systems may be going out of control. The final report will be adapted into guidance by FSS to provide a practical document which food business operators (FBOs) with limited technical knowledge can understand and implement ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452553 | | 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 | 29 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Apr 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | Lots value | £20,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £19,635 | ## 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 | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CAMPDEN BRI | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 29 Jun 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452553 - 26 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438738 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN438738&idx=4 17th February 2022 - Circular Advice Note 3 - response to questions submitted - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN438738&idx=3 7th February 2022 - Circular Advice Note 2 - Template - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN438738&idx=2 7th February 2022 - Circular Advice Note 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN438738&idx=1 26th January 2022 - FSS/2021/043 - Tender Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438738 Microbiological Trend Analysis - Food Standards Scotland (FSS) wish to commission a technical report which details the information required to help food business operators (FBOs) utilise trend analysis to recognise when their systems may be going out of control. The final report will be adapted into guidance by FSS to provide a practical document which FBOs with limited technical knowledge can understand and implement. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452553 Microbiological Trend Analysis - Food Standards Scotland (FSS) wish to commission a technical report which details the information required to help food business operators (FBOs) utilise trend analysis to recognise when their systems may be going out of control. The final report will be adapted into guidance by FSS to provide a practical document which FBOs with limited technical knowledge can understand and implement. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.foodstandards.gov.scot - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000680869 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/aberdeen-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000680869. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000680869.json.