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Research: Social Science Call-Off

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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09 Apr 2026 at 15:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency, located in York, UK, has completed an award for a contract titled "Research: Social Science Call-Off," under the CPV classification of research and development services. The procurement process was carried out using a selective, restricted procedure above the threshold. This contract, valued at £2,500,000, was awarded to Basis Social Limited and will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The tender process concluded on 8th January 2026, with the award being announced on 9th April 2026. The industry category is research services, focusing on both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.

This contract presents an opportunity for growth in the research services industry, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social science research. Businesses equipped to handle diverse research methods and engage with a wide array of participants would particularly benefit from similar contracts. The successful contractor, Basis Social Limited, exemplifies an SME's capability to secure substantial government contracts in this field, highlighting the potential for other similar organisations to expand their reach and contribute to public sector research initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research: Social Science Call-Off

Notice Description

The FSA's Social Science team produces work based on a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies with a wide range of research participants, including (but not limited to) the general public, Food Business Operators (FBOs), FSA stakeholders (e.g. Local Authorities, third sector organisations and academics), and specific groups of consumers (e.g., people with food hypersensitivities, students).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8fe02680-ad21-49af-9305-ba71b7c1e93f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88aa9a1c-c243-440d-9258-a1a70cb1490d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
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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