Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Food Standards Scotland (FSS)
4th Floor, Pilgrim House, Old Ford Road
Aberdeen
AB11 5RL
Telephone
+44 1224285172
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA24524
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Food safety and regulation
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Vulnerable Groups Research - Request for Information
Reference number
FSS/2022/034
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Food Standards Scotland is seeking information from organisations interested in tendering for a future requirement to conduct research into how Vulnerable Groups are defined and supported in relation to risks from food
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has an upcoming requirement to engage a Contractor to conduct a Literature and Evidence Review to define clinically vulnerable groups in relation to foodborne disease in Scotland and to provide recommendations to FSS on the most appropriate definition.
FSS would like to engage with suppliers who may be interested in supplying the services required. Information provided will be used to inform the procurement of the services.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please see the attached RfI document for full details
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
17 February 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Please see attached RfI document for full details
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=715314.
(SC Ref:715314)