A key component of the FSA work is to reduce the burden of foodborne disease in the UK. Campylobacter is the leading bacterial cause of foodborne disease in the UK, with chicken meat being the most common food source of exposure to this pathogen. Campylobacter is widespread in chicken farms, with 60% of UK broilers flocks carrying the pathogen at the point they are slaughtered. Interventions further down the food chain do not reliably eliminate this pathogen. Therefore, reducing Campylobacter colonisation on broiler flocks and contamination on chicken meat is a priority area for the FSA as this will contribute towards reducing human exposure and subsequent reported cases of foodborne disease. A clear evidence gap remains on whether probiotics can consistently affect Campylobacter levels in broilers, across commercial UK farms under routine production conditions, and what magnitude of log reduction is realistically achievable. To address this evidence gap, the FSA are seeking research proposals for an innovative field-trial based study carried out in real-life intensive broiler houses to assess the effectiveness of a range of probiotics on reducing or delaying Campylobacter colonisation in the gut of broiler flocks. The research should be designed to answer the following questions: • “To what extent can commercially available probiotic formulations reduce or delay Campylobacter colonisation in broiler flocks under commercial intensive housed farming conditions, and does this translate into reduced Campylobacter contamination of carcasses at processing?” • “What is the effect of these formulations on welfare and production performance indicators such as mortality, growth rate, feed conversion efficiency and flock health outcomes?” We envisage that the proposed study design will consist of several discrete phases. Given the complexity of controlling Campylobacter in broiler flocks, we would like the inclusion of break clauses at the end of key deliverables to allow sufficient time for the FSA, together with the researcher team, to review the phase findings and determine whether there is sufficient evidence and justification to proceed to the next stage of the project. If not, then the FSA reserves the right to terminate the project.
Deadline
30 Nov 2026(42 days left)
Published
19 Oct 2026(4 hours ago)
Contract value
£500,000
Location
United Kingdom
Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-06d290
First seen
2 hours ago
Classifications
73110000Research services77500000Animal husbandry services73000000Research and development services and related consultancy services71900000Laboratory services73100000Research and experimental development services73210000Research consultancy services85200000Veterinary services15112130Chickens15131500Poultry products
Bury Council is commissioning an independent advocacy service to ensure people have access to high-quality independent advocacy across statutory and non-statutory pathways. It is a joint commission with Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board and covers health statutory duties. Adult Advocacy Service Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy Independent Mental Health Advocacy Care Act Advocacy NHS Independent Complaints Advocacy Generic advocacy Children's Advocacy Service Independent Mental Health Advocacy
National Grid intends to tender for the provision of a comprehensive SF₆ (sulphur hexafluoride) management service to support the recovery, reuse, storage, treatment, distribution and disposal of National Grid-owned SF₆. The contract will support National Grid's objectives of maximising reuse, reducing emissions, maintaining security of supply and ensuring full traceability of all SF₆ managed on its behalf. The appointed Supplier will be required to provide an end-to-end service covering the complete lifecycle of SF₆ under National Grid ownership, including: • Collection of recovered SF₆ from National Grid sites. • Provision of suitable storage vessels and associated logistics. • Transportation of SF₆ in compliance with all applicable legislation. • Testing, analysis and classification of recovered gas. • Processing, reclamation and recycling of SF₆ to Technical Grade SF₆. • Management of a dedicated National Grid-owned SF₆ stockpile. • Secure storage and inventory management. • Distribution and delivery of certified Technical Grade SF₆ to National Grid locations. • Disposal of non-recoverable SF₆ and contaminated gas, if instructed by National Grid. • Maintenance of complete digital traceability and reporting. The Supplier shall demonstrate the capability, capacity and competence to: Collect, Process, Store and Distribute SF₆ • Collect SF₆ from National Grid sites across England and Wales. • Test and classify recovered gas in accordance with BS EN IEC 60480 and associated standards. • Process treatable SF₆ into Technical Grade SF₆ suitable for reuse. • Maintain sufficient storage capacity and stockpile management arrangements to support National Grid operational requirements. • Supply and distribute certified Technical Grade SF₆ to National Grid locations, including urgent delivery requirements where necessary. Manage Disposal Activities • Safely manage contaminated and non-recoverable SF₆. • Provide disposal services through appropriately licensed and authorised facilities. • Maintain full traceability through to final destruction. • Provide auditable destruction certification and disposal records. • Ensure disposal activities are only undertaken following written instruction from National Grid. Digital Tracking and Traceability The Supplier shall implement and maintain a secure digital tracking and inventory management system providing: • Real-time inventory visibility. • End-to-end traceability of all consignments. • Tracking from recovery through storage, processing, delivery and disposal. • Unique identification of consignments, vessels and processed batches. • Full movement, transaction and audit history. • Provision and recording of inventory data, certificates, analysis results and reports. Environmental Objectives The contract will prioritise: • Promote SF₆ reuse and reclamation. • Minimisation of SF₆ emissions. • Prevention of intentional releases to atmosphere. • Reduction of disposal volumes wherever technically feasible. • Transparent reporting of recovery, reuse, disposal and emissions performance. All SF₆ managed under the contract shall remain the property of National Grid at all times. The supplier will be expected to provide all labour, facilities, equipment, transportation, testing, reporting and management resources necessary to deliver the service. At contract commencement, the successful Supplier will be expected to assume management of National Grid's existing Category A SF₆ stockpile of approximately 13.26 tonnes and integrate the inventory into its traceability, storage and stock management arrangements.
Cornwall Council is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement to inform the future strategic direction, procurement approach and potential transformation of the software platforms supporting a broad range of statutory regulatory, planning, environmental, licensing, building control, land charges, address management, housing and public protection services. The Council currently operates a mature and highly integrated software platform that supports critical statutory and regulatory functions across multiple service areas, including Development Management, Building Control, Licensing, Environmental Health, Public Protection, Land Charges, Street Naming and Numbering, Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG) management, housing-related regulatory functions and associated case management activities. The platform is utilised by more than 450 users and underpins significant volumes of operational activity, customer interactions, inspections, applications, enforcement actions, statutory consultations and regulatory decision-making across the authority. The existing environment has been in operation since 2010 and incorporates extensive business-specific configuration, workflow automation, document and records management, reporting and business intelligence functionality, GIS integration, customer self-service capabilities, mobile working functionality and approximately 50 integrations with internal and external systems. These integrations support the exchange of information with corporate systems, statutory consultees, payment services, customer contact channels, geographic information systems and other line-of-business applications. The platform therefore forms a critical component of the Council's digital and operational infrastructure. Through this engagement, the Council wishes to better understand market capability, solution maturity, technology developments, implementation approaches and commercial models available within the market. In particular, the Council is seeking insight into suppliers' ability to support complex multi-service regulatory environments, facilitate large-scale data migration and transformation activities, maintain compliance with evolving legislative requirements, deliver robust integration capabilities and support the modernisation of digital services through cloud-based technologies, automation, artificial intelligence and enhanced customer self-service functionality. The Council is using this engagement exercise to inform its long-term procurement and contracting strategy for these services. The current software platform supports a wide range of critical statutory functions and incorporates significant configuration, business process automation, data holdings and integrations with internal and external systems. Subject to governance approvals and compliance with applicable procurement legislation, the Council's current expectation is to extend existing contractual arrangements and subsequently consider a direct award to the incumbent supplier to maintain service continuity whilst ongoing requirements development, service redesign, transformation activities, procurement activity, governance approvals and contract finalisation are completed. Through this engagement, the Council wishes to assess market capability, understand alternative delivery approaches, identify potential transition and implementation risks, and gather supplier feedback on emerging technologies and market developments. The information obtained will be used to refine the Council's future operating model, develop requirements for a long-term replacement solution, inform procurement and commercial strategy, and support planning for a future competitive procurement exercise following the proposed direct award period. This exercise is solely for information gathering and market research purposes and does not constitute a call for competition or the commencement of any procurement procedure. Participation will not confer any advantage or dis…
The London Borough of Camden intends to procure a Health and Wellbeing Through Nature Volunteering service. The service will provide safe, organised nature-based volunteering activities within Camden’s green spaces, supporting residents’ health and wellbeing, access to nature and biodiversity. Participants may be referred through green social prescribing pathways or self-enrol. The market engagement will help inform the procurement, including market capacity and capability and approaches to social value. The services fall within the Light Touch Regime under the Procurement Act 2023. Camden intends to undertake a procurement process for a three year contract commencing in April 2027.