---
title: "Food Standards Scotland: High-Risk Foods for Listeria"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000803248"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)"
published: "2025-07-03"
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# Food Standards Scotland: High-Risk Foods for Listeria

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000803248

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is seeking a contractor to undertake an evidence review aimed at identifying foods high-risk for Listeria monocytogenes and rank them according to risk levels. This will contribute to ensuring food safety advices are evidence-based for vulnerable consumers. The process, classified under general public services, involves services procurement through an open procedure. FSS, located in Aberdeen, is overseeing the competitive tender process with electronic submissions accepted by the deadline of 13 August 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 8 September 2025 and conclude by 7 September 2026, with the option for a six-month extension.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses skilled in data analysis and literature review, particularly those specialising in food safety and microbiology. Companies with expertise in evaluating food risk factors and who have a robust understanding of L. monocytogenes would be well-positioned to compete in this process. In addition, businesses familiar with the electronic submission procedures of public contracts in Scotland would have strategic advantages, as the submission and selection stages emphasise quality at 70% and price at 30%. This is an excellent growth opportunity for firms to establish their presence within the public sector food safety arena.

## Notice

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) require a Contractor to carry out an evidence review to identify the foods considered high-risk for L. monocytogenes, ranking them based on their level of risk. This will ensure food safety advice and recommendations are based on up-to-date evidence for these vulnerable consumers. The Contractor must have an ability to review incidents and outbreak data in literature to analyse available evidence on the risk of L. monocytogenes in food products.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) require a Contractor to carry out an evidence review to identify the foods considered high-risk for L. monocytogenes, ranking them based on their level of risk. This will ensure food safety advice and recommendations are based on up-to-date evidence for these vulnerable consumers. The Contractor must have an ability to review incidents and outbreak data in literature to analyse available evidence on the risk of L. monocytogenes in food products.

Options: Option to extend the contract for a period of up to 6 months at the discretion of the Purchaser

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for a period of up to 6 months at the discretion of the Purchaser

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533873 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2026 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533873

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533873&idx=4
  3rd July 2025 - FSS High-Risk Foods for Listeria - 2d - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533873&idx=5
  3rd July 2025 - FSS High-Risk Foods for Listeria - 2e - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533873&idx=6
  3rd July 2025 - FSS High-Risk Foods for Listeria - 2e - Terms and Conditions Data Protection Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533873&idx=7
  3rd July 2025 - FSS High-Risk Foods for Listeria - 2f - Specification of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533873&idx=8
  3rd July 2025 - FSS High-Risk Foods for Listeria - 2g - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533873&idx=9
  3rd July 2025 - FSS High-Risk Foods for Listeria - 2h - SPD Question 4C.4 Instructional Attachment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533873&idx=1
  3rd July 2025 - FSS High-Risk Foods for Listeria - 2a - ITT Covering Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533873&idx=2
  3rd July 2025 - FSS High-Risk Foods for Listeria - 2b - Instructions to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533873&idx=3
  3rd July 2025 - FSS High-Risk Foods for Listeria - 2c - Selection and Award Criteria
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533873
  Food Standards Scotland: High-Risk Foods for Listeria - Food Standards Scotland (FSS) require a Contractor to carry out an evidence review to identify the foods considered high-risk for L. monocytogenes, ranking them based on their level of risk. This will ensure food safety advice and recommendations are based on up-to-date evidence for these vulnerable consumers. The Contractor must have an ability to review incidents and outbreak data in literature to analyse available evidence on the risk of L. monocytogenes in food products.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.foodstandards.gov.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=803248
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803248
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=803248
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/courts-and-tribunals/courts-tribunals-and-office-locations/find-us/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court/

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