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FS430602 - Small and micro food business operator (FBO) tracking survey and Audit of display of food hygiene ratings in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and business survey

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jan 2021 at 15:45

Tender

06 Aug 2020 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency in England is currently engaged in a public procurement process for the project titled "FS430602 - Small and micro food business operator (FBO) tracking survey and Audit of display of food hygiene ratings in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and business survey." This procurement falls under the research and development services sector and is inclusive of both England and the wider UK territories. The tender was published on 6th August 2020, with a tender period that ended on 10th September 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £439,334.08, commenced on 23rd December 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2023. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure above threshold, facilitating broad participation from potential suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and micro businesses, particularly those specialised in research, consultancy services, and audit functions related to food safety and hygiene. Companies with expertise in conducting market surveys, data analysis, and social research would be well-suited to compete for future waves of this contracting process. Moreover, as the Food Standards Agency aims to commission similar services together, businesses with a track record in multi-project management in the food industry may find this a valuable avenue for growth and expansion.

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Notice Title

FS430602 - Small and micro food business operator (FBO) tracking survey and Audit of display of food hygiene ratings in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and business survey

Notice Description

Historically, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has separately commissioned the following studies on an annual basis: - The small and micro food business operator (FBO) tracker - The audit of display of food hygiene ratings in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and business survey As both projects represent the FSA's key social research into food businesses, we wish to commission both projects together through the same contractor for future waves.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/423985e8-7e85-4cfc-91e3-c748f9cb3554
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£439,334 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fsa.procurement@food.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

IFF RESEARCH

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