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FS430875 Understand the wider consumer interest in food

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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29 Oct 2021 at 12:48

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06 Oct 2021 at 12:34

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06 Oct 2021 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has recently completed a procurement process titled "FS430875 Understand the wider consumer interest in food." This initiative falls under the category of research and development services and was carried out through an open procurement method, above the threshold for competitive tenders. The procurement took place in the UK, including England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland, with the contract period starting on 15th September 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2022. The awarded contract, valued at £179,469.50 and won by Bright Harbour, was officially published on 6th October 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, especially those with expertise in consumer behaviour related to food. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in social research or market analysis will find this tender particularly relevant. The iterative and multi-staged nature of the research highlights a scope for innovative solutions and engagement with diverse consumer groups, providing competitive businesses a platform for growth and collaboration with a national agency.

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Notice Title

FS430875 Understand the wider consumer interest in food

Notice Description

The FSA wishes to commission multi-staged, mixed method, iterative research with UK wide consumers in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland to help understand and articulate the consumer interest when it comes to food.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92e7a842-79c9-4e0b-90ef-f3bd247f4d10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aedcd285-d5aa-4766-a0da-3b495791fde4
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£179,469 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£179,469 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
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

BRIGHT HARBOUR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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