# Review of capability of methods for the verification of country of origin

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Food Standards Agency](/buyers/the-food-standards-agency/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £60,000
- Published: 17 August 2023
- Planned start: 1 October 2023
- Planned end: 28 February 2024
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: f58fce50-aba0-4857-bda4-472163630792-672776
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fbde484-92f6-4f48-aae9-e235541e3478

## Description

Applicants are invited to conduct an up-to-date review of the availability of methods of analysis suitable for the verification of the country of origin of food and feed, and to provide recommendations on their capability and limitations, and applicability to the delivery of official controls\. This should take into account the current regulatory position and build upon the previous country of origin research projects carried out by FSA and Defra, and will require a review of the literature and engagement with stakeholders\. 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

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- [External support - Future of Food Regulation Programme](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-22844e41-c110-48b6-9131-b78d67438892): Food Standards Agency
- [Car Hire](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-36d0fcb4-d20a-4382-a796-05996e05c57b): Food Standards Agency
- [Campaign Partnerships](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-fa7d0ccb-cbc6-4f45-a9c4-29a0b2a5f5a8): Food Standards Agency

## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f58fce50-aba0-4857-bda4-472163630792-672776)