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Literature Search of Strategies to Improve Children's Menu Offerings

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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24 Oct 2024 at 14:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has completed a procurement process titled "Literature Search of Strategies to Improve Children's Menu Offerings" within the research and development services sector. Located in York, United Kingdom, this contract was initiated under an open procedure (below threshold) with a project budget between £25,000 and £42,000. The award stage concluded on 10 October 2024 with a contract period from 8 October 2024 to 28 July 2025. Key dates include the tender end date on 12 September 2024. The contract was awarded to Harlow Consulting Services Limited.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy, particularly in the fields of nutritional studies and behavioural research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete due to the project’s suitability preferences. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to contribute to improving public health initiatives through evidence-based research, thereby enhancing their portfolio and fostering growth within the public sector contracting space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Literature Search of Strategies to Improve Children's Menu Offerings

Notice Description

The FSA requires a research contractor to conduct a literature review based on a systematic search, to investigate the effectiveness of restaurant initiatives to improve the nutritional content of children's meals offered, and to promote positive behaviour change in change in consumers (i.e. parents and children) when choosing meals for children.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32cec38b-7819-41a8-a8eb-b5a21d229392
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7996a68c-f8fc-40a3-949c-126db97494a6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,325 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2024 - 28 Jul 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PR
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARLOW CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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