UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Tenders are invited to carry out an assessment of how 3D and 4D printing is used in the food system, and how this might change. Particularly in relation to any food safety risks that might result from this technology, and the extent to which it will act as an enabler of other changes within the food system. Both commercial (food service, retail, and industrial) and home (consumer) uses should be included in the assessment.

Tenders are invited to carry out a review of the available scientific evidence on the direct and indirect detriment associated with the presence of AMR genes and their combination in the food chain. In addition to evidence in the literature, expert elicitation should be considered where important gaps in knowledge are identified. It is anticipated that the data gathered will be used to develop an updatable relational database which will allow the FSA to assess the potential detriment of AMR genes in bacteria in food as part of their AMR risk assessments.

The aim of this work is to carry out a quantitative survey with a sample of people with diagnosed food hypersensitivity who have had a food hypersensitivity reaction or near miss from non-prepacked food in the last five years. A 'near miss' is defined as either: (a) An allergen was present in the food or drink but was noticed before the food was consumed, for example, a nut garnish on a salad, sesame seeds on a burger bun (b) or allergen requirements had been provided (in advance or at the point of order) but on checking the food business was not aware of the requirements.

Tenderers are invited to conduct a literature review of international evidence and supplementary expert interviews to understand 'what works' or 'what may work' in the provision of allergen information in the non-prepacked sector.

Applicants are invited to submit tenders to carry out a desk-based literature and guidance review of the cleaning methodologies available for the 14 regulated allergens in the UK, including the key stages and principles of allergen cleaning and effective approaches, and assess the extent to which they are underpinned by an appropriate evidence base.

The aim of this work is to carry out qualitative research with 40 SMEs across a range of different service models within the non-prepacked sector to understand how they are currently providing allergen information to consumers and the challenges and opportunities changing their approach would present. In addition, we would like to gather insight from the 14 trade bodies outlined in Annex A. (in the specification document).

Tenders are invited to conduct a wholesale review of the Novel Foods Regulatory Framework, identifying and critically evaluating a range of potential regulatory models, taking into account the UK regulatory landscape and drawing on international best practice and stakeholder views. This includes the full set of regulations for the pre-market authorisation of novel foods, including the assessing of a Novel Food (Article 4) and Traditional Foods.

Tenders are invited to conduct a wholesale review of the Novel Foods Regulatory Framework, identifying and critically evaluating a range of potential regulatory models, taking into account the UK regulatory landscape and drawing on international best practice and stakeholder views. This includes the full set of regulations for the pre-market authorisation of novel foods, including the assessing of a Novel Food (Article 4) and Traditional Foods.

Tenders are invited to carry out an assessment and establish a baseline understanding of the risk and opportunity associated with use of plastics in the food system in terms of sustainability and food safety; to identify the main alternatives to single-use plastics in terms of materials and their functions; and to understand potential future developments in this area.

The FSA wishes to appoint a supplier to carry out various social research and insight projects within a call-off contract arrangement. The FSA needs to engage with consumers, businesses, Local Authorities and other stakeholders to fulfil our remit of ensuring people can trust that the food they buy and eat is safe and what it says it is.

The FSA wishes to appoint a supplier to carry out various social research and insight projects within a call-off contract arrangement. The FSA needs to engage with consumers, businesses, Local Authorities and other stakeholders to fulfil our remit of ensuring people can trust that the food they buy and eat is safe and what it says it is.

Tenders are invited to carry out an assessment of how the UK food system might change within the next 5 years. The last strategic assessment was completed in 2021 (and will be made available to the successful bid). It highlighted developments within the UK food system, including their potential timescale for substantial impact on the UK food system, and the opportunities and challenges that each presented for the FSA. That strategic assessment now requires a full refresh to take account of the changes in the UK food system and wider drivers of change

Tenders are invited to review and assess current and emerging targeted and non-targeted analytical methods for the testing a range of herbs and spices in relation to composition and authenticity. To make recommendations of the most suitable methods which can be rolled out and validated within OLs and how they might be used in screening and confirmatory analysis, as well as recommendations for future work on emerging methods identified as suitable for the testing of herbs and spices.

The Food Standards Agency is seeking a Provider who can provide and support a Data Integration, Sharing & Publishing Platform that is a resilient, scalable and offers a cloud-based solution for publishing data. It should be able to host data and be available as a fully hosted and managed enterprise solution.

The Food Standards Agency is a non-ministerial government department of over 1300 people, with a big vision - to drive change in the food system so that it delivers "food we can trust". As the country has now left the EU, the scale of this challenge cannot be underestimated. More than 90% of food and feed law in the UK currently comes from Europe and our primary goal is to continue to protect public health and UK consumers' wider interest in food (https://www.food.gov.uk/sites/default/files/media/document/food-we-can-trust.pdf) Our Digital services are supported by several specialist delivery partners providing Cloud Hosting, End Point Management, Service Desk, Network Connectivity Management, Application Support, Telephony and Videoconferencing. At the heart of that arrangement is an internal team with the knowledge of our business, our systems, and our obligations to enable them to integrate and manage the quality of our services. Key to the success of this multi-vendor model is Support Partner willingness and commitment to work in partnership, collaborating autonomously with other third-party suppliers within a culture of trust and shared goals. The Food Standards Agency is seeking a Provider who can provide and support a Data Integration, Sharing & Publishing Platform that is a resilient, scalable and offers a cloud-based solution for publishing data. It should be able to host data and be available as a fully hosted and managed enterprise solution.

Tenders are invited to carry out a survey of AMR bacteria (both pathogenic and commensal) and pathogens found in raw dog and cat food on retail sale in the UK. We anticipate the survey will be in two phases: Lot 1 - Phase 1. Survey design, sample collection at retail and transportation to the testing laboratory. Lot 2 - Phase 2. Microbiological testing, data analysis and reporting

Tenders are invited to carry out a survey of AMR bacteria (both pathogenic and commensal) and pathogens found in raw dog and cat food on retail sale in the UK. We anticipate the survey will be in two phases: Phase 1. Survey design, sample collection at retail and transportation to the testing laboratory. Phase 2. Microbiological testing, data analysis and reporting

This is a multiple lot tender. Tenders are invited to bid for all lots, several lots or one lot; please provide details of any applicable discount for multiple awards within the Financial Template. The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for Microbiology for the following areas in food: - Lot 1 - NRL for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) - Lot 2 - NRL for Campylobacter - Lot 3 - NRL for Coagulase positive Staphylococci, including Staphylococccus aureus - Lot 4 - NRL for Escherichia coli, including Shiga-toxin producing E.coli (STEC) - Lot 5 - NRL for Listeria monocytogenes - Lot 6 - NRL for the analysis and testing of Zoonoses (Salmonella)

This is a multiple lot tender. Tenders are invited to bid for all lots, several lots or one lot; please provide details of any applicable discount for multiple awards within the Financial Template. The appointed laboratory will carry out the provision of services for the UK National Reference Laboratory for Microbiology for the following areas in food: • Lot 1 - NRL for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) • Lot 2 - NRL for Campylobacter • Lot 3 - NRL for Coagulase positive Staphylococci, including Staphylococccus aureus • Lot 4 - NRL for Escherichia coli, including Shiga-toxin producing E.coli (STEC) • Lot 5 - NRL for Listeria monocytogenes • Lot 6 - NRL for the analysis and testing of Zoonoses (Salmonella)

Review of evidence of the relevant endpoints of bisphenol A (BPA) Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk