Scope
Description
The successful supplier will be required to undertake an assessment of how new technology within the meat production sector might impact the FSA and how it delivers Official Controls over the next 10 years.
It is expected that a successful end product will include a comprehensive examination of technological innovations such as AI and other digital monitoring tools' impact on Officials Controls. It should assess their effectiveness, reliability and challenges of these technologies in monitoring hygiene and food safety, as well as animal welfare standards in meat establishments.
Total value (estimated)
- £70,000 excluding VAT
- £84,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 6 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Participation
Conditions of participation
See PSQ in Atamis
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 August 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
1 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders for FSA funded projects must be submitted through the health-family single e-Commercial System (Atamis), using the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Technical criteria - 80%
Commercial criteria 20%
Full details in the tender specification
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Food Standards Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJRM-6866-LYYX
YO1 7PR
York
YO1 7PR
United Kingdom
Email: fsa.commercial@food.gov.uk
Website: https://www.food.gov.uk/
Region: UKE21 - York
Organisation type: Public authority - central government