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FS430936 FSA and Official Controls: Research with food business operators

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency, located in York, has conducted a tender titled "FS430936 FSA and Official Controls: Research with food business operators." This initiative falls under the research and development services category, aimed at modernising the regulatory framework for Official Controls impacting food business operators in the meat, wine, and dairy sectors. The awarded contract, with a value of £248,038.13, commenced on 14 March 2022 and will run until 31 July 2026. The procurement method used was an open procedure above threshold, and while the tender period ended on 11 February 2022, the award was made on 18 March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and consultancy sectors, particularly those with strengths in food safety, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to take part, as the open nature of the procurement allows for a diverse range of competitors. Engaging in this research will help businesses establish their credibility while contributing to the improvement of food regulatory practices, thus enhancing their growth prospects in related markets.

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Notice Title

FS430936 FSA and Official Controls: Research with food business operators

Notice Description

This research falls under the Operational Transformation Programme (OTP) which aims to modernise the regulatory framework for the Official Controls. Food Business Operators (FBOs) in the meat, wine and dairy sectors all have a direct relationship with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) via its Official Controls, including inspections, enforcement, advice and guidance. In 2020, the FSA piloted research to better understand the views that FBOs in England and Wales had of the FSA and Official Controls. This research explored several areas including overall views of the FSA, FBOs understanding of the FSA's role and purpose, what FBOs value about the FSA and criticisms, FBOs experience of certain FSA processes, ease of compliance with FSA guidelines and requirements and their satisfaction with FSA communications. The research consisted of both quantitative and qualitative interviews with wine and meat FBOs and quantitative interviews with dairy FBOs The findings report 'FSA and Official Controls: Research with food business operators' was published in July 2020. The findings from the quantitative part of this research will form a baseline for the research we are now commissioning. The FSA would like to commission this research to understand the views that FBOs now have, to identify and monitor changes in these views over time and the impact of FSA initiatives. We are commissioning this research for three further waves to be conducted on a biennial basis in 2022, 2024 and 2026. There will be a break clause after each wave of research has been delivered to review the need for the research, the process and to ensure alignment with FSA priorities. As part of this contract, we require flexibility to be built in to allow for additional pieces of research to be conducted to address emerging research needs in this area (see methodology section below). Any additional/ ad hoc research requests will be funded separately from the biennial waves of research and will be discussed with the successful tenderer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-815b6ad6-c495-48eb-bfdd-a4df16b292b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec629f5-bd81-4b56-a91f-122e92e53c88
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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
£248,038 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£248,038 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2022 - 31 Jul 2026 4-5 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
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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

IFF RESEARCH

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