---
title: "Request for Information - Microbial Survey of Ready to Eat Foods Sold Over Social Media"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000704317"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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-r6ebe6-0000704317

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process is being led by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) located in Aberdeen, UK. The current stage of the procurement is in the planning phase, with a planned procurement notice titled "Request for Information - Microbial Survey of Ready to Eat Foods Sold Over Social Media". The industry category is services, focusing on food safety and health. The key deadline for future notice is set for November 1st, 2022. For more details, visit FSS at http://www.foodstandards.gov.scot.

This tender by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) presents an opportunity for businesses interested in conducting research on microbiological risks of food sold over social media. Suppliers who can engage in the research of ready-to-eat food products in Scotland from a domestic environment directly via social media are well-suited to compete. This opportunity aims to inform the procurement of services required and can benefit businesses within the food safety and health industry looking to expand their portfolio through public procurement contracts.

## 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.. Please see Attachment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457026 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457026

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG457026&idx=1
  23rd August 2022 - Request for Information document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457026
  Request for Information - Microbial Survey of Ready to Eat Foods Sold Over Social Media - FSS has an upcoming requirement to conduct research to establish a baseline understanding of the microbiological risks of food sold over social media.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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