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FS900121 Consumer and food business knowledge, attitudes and behaviours towards Precautionary Allergen Labelling.

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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28 Jul 2021 at 11:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency, located in York, England, has completed a public procurement process to commission qualitative research on consumer and food business attitudes towards Precautionary Allergen Labelling. The project, titled "FS900121 Consumer and food business knowledge, attitudes and behaviours towards Precautionary Allergen Labelling," involves researching the application and communication of allergen risks, particularly focusing on small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This tender was awarded on 22 July 2021, with the contract period starting from 26 July and running until 31 December 2021. The procurement method was an open procedure for contracts below the threshold.

This research opportunity poses significant potential for businesses specialising in market research, particularly those with expertise in food safety and consumer behaviour. Companies that can conduct nuanced qualitative studies and provide insights into allergen labelling practices would be well-positioned to participate in similar contracts. Furthermore, this tender could open doors for SMEs looking to enhance their service offerings in compliance and consumer education within the food industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FS900121 Consumer and food business knowledge, attitudes and behaviours towards Precautionary Allergen Labelling.

Notice Description

Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL) is a voluntary statement indicating that a regulated allergen could be unintentionally present in a product, posing a risk to consumers with food hypersensitivity. PAL should only be provided if a real risk of allergen cross-contamination has been identified following a thorough risk assessment, and this risk cannot be removed. PAL is a key area of focus of the FSA's Food Hypersensitivity (FHS) programme over 2021/22. The FSA is aware that there can be issues for FHS consumers with PAL application. FHS consumers include individuals with food allergy, food intolerance and/or coeliac disease. Enhancing the FSA's understanding of the ways in which food businesses apply PAL, and FHS consumer preferences for PAL communication, is therefore an important first step in improving the way in which PAL is used by businesses and understood by consumers. We are looking to commission a contractor who can design and deliver qualitative research with food businesses and FHS consumers on this topic area. The study should ideally be completed within 3 months of the contract being signed. The specific research objectives are: 1) To gain further insight into small and medium business application of PAL, by exploring how and why food businesses are applying this labelling, and to what extent it's informed by a risk assessment of allergen cross-contact. 2) To explore consumer usage, views and preferences towards PAL on food products, specifically how do consumers want the allergen cross-contact risk to be communicated.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77ac303e-0864-4937-9d79-7ed1838c156c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,988 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 1-6 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
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

BASIS SOCIAL

Further Information

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