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Audit of the display of food hygiene ratings and associated business attitudes survey

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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16 Aug 2024 at 09:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has awarded a contract for the audit of the display of food hygiene ratings and an associated business attitudes survey. The procurement process, under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, covered locations including the United Kingdom and several other territories. The tender process, conducted through an open procedure above the threshold, culminated in an award on 12 August 2024, with the contract period set from 12 August 2024 to 31 March 2027. Key dates included the tender period ending on 16 June 2024. This tender was valued at £359,986 and is now in the award stage.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in research and development services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in this area. Engaging in such contracts can help these businesses establish long-term partnerships with government authorities, such as the FSA, and enhance their reputation in the consultancy landscape. Successful tenders like this can open doors to further opportunities within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audit of the display of food hygiene ratings and associated business attitudes survey

Notice Description

The FSA wishes to recommission a representative audit of the display of food hygiene rating stickers at food business premises in England, Wales and Northern Ireland which are publicly accessible, and an accompanying audit of online rating display. The FSA also wishes to recommission an associated survey of food businesses in the three countries to assess attitudes towards and understanding of the Scheme, and the perceived impact of the Scheme on businesses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-54a4b975-8903-4d26-a0cd-5a552df060a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d12a2a7f-0565-4562-8fbe-531d2660445d
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£359,986 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£359,986 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
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
YO31 7EE
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

I.F.F RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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