Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c00-218c-72f6-a597-36942e0f2f99/invitation-for-expression-of-interest-strategic-evidence-programme-research-pr closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Invitation for Expression of Interest - Strategic Evidence Programme Research Projects: Optimising food and feed sampling and analysis [Food Standards Agency](https://tendernation.io/buyers/food-standards-agency) Estimated value Not stated Published 20 Aug 2015 Deadline Closed 14 Sept 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender An Invitation for Expression of Interest - Strategic Evidence Programme Research Projects: Optimising food and feed sampling and analysis Additional information: The contract end date shows 31/03/2016 - However project proposals will be assessed on a case by case basis. For example, a study plan may incorporate an initial feasibility study (with 3 to 4 month duration) where if successful (and budget permitting) a follow on major study may be undertaken/funded This procurement will be managed electronically via the Food Standards Agency e-tendering portal. To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the electronic Public Procurement System (ePPS). If you have not yet registered on ePPS, this can be done online at [fsa-esourcing.eurodyn.com/epps/home.do](https://fsa-esourcing.eurodyn.com/epps/home.do) Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found on the front screen and in the ‘Help’ tab at the top of the web page. ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b0311ecd-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Food Standards Agency: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/food-standards-agency) [Sector More Research & development tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/research-development) ## More tenders like this [NCC1999 NE Rural Growth Programme Evaluation · Northumberland County Council · 22 days left · 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-464d-73d3-9c3e-e81aa703d9f0/ncc1999-ne-rural-growth-programme-evaluation) [Nature recovery and intangible cultural heritage · Natural England · 24 days left · 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4787-7110-ab3a-3a405c46164b/nature-recovery-and-intangible-cultural-heritage) [Local Government Data Sharing Playbook: Multi-Agency Sharing in Children’s Social Care · Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) · 21 days left · 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4947-728c-ad83-59c066944fda/local-government-data-sharing-playbook-multi-agency-sharing-in-childrens-socia) [Specialist Advice/Advisor Service for Gloucestershire’s Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing Sector · Tewkesbury Borough Council · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6446-722b-9ec6-44e39018b2f6/specialist-adviceadvisor-service-for-gloucestershires-advanced-engineering-and) [Research and development services and related consultancy services – Forschungsprojekt - DZSF - Mobilitätskettenanalyse - Wie Verkehrsdaten den ländlichen Schienenverkehr stärken können · Eisenbahn-Bundesamt · 100 days left · 27 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-2140-73b5-8807-5ad43f7122d9/germany-research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services-f) [Research and development services and related consultancy services – Begleitforschung Städtebauförderung - Wissenstransfer: Anwendungsleitfaden des Bundes zur Praxis Städtebauförderung · Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung (BBR) · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4375-730a-9135-c6d6d211cb68/germany-research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services-b)