Published date: 1 March 2024
This notice was replaced on 1 March 2024
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Awarded contract (published 14 May 2024)
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71000000
Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79000000
Location of contract
North East
Value of contract
£80,000
Procurement reference
DCC001-DN713683-47427755
Published date
1 March 2024
Closing date
29 March 2024
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
27 April 2024
Contract end date
26 April 2028
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Under the Food Law Code of Practice, the Council is required to appoint a Public Analyst and Agricultural Analyst for the purposes of analysing samples of Food and Feed as part of the Council's duties under the following legislation.
• Food Safety Act 1990,
• Food Safety (Sampling and Qualifications) (England) Regulations 2013,
• Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013
• Agriculture Act 1970,
• Animal Feed (Hygiene, Sampling etc. and Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2015
• Fertilisers (Sampling and Analysis) Regulations 1996,
• EC Fertiliser (England and Wales) Regulations 2006
The successful provder will be responsible for carrying out analysis on samples submitted to them by Durham County Council, interpreting results and providing legal opinion when requested.
About the buyer
Contact name
Guy Aynsley
Address
Durham County Council
County Hall
Durham
DH1 5UL
England
Website
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