Planning

Mapping the food environment using the FSA's Food Hygiene Rating Scheme

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

24 Jul 2024 at 12:30

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

24 Jul 2024 at 08:27

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 Jul 2024 at 07:38

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is currently in the planning stage for a contract titled "Mapping the food environment using the FSA's Food Hygiene Rating Scheme". This project involves research and development services aimed at mapping the density of fast-food outlets in Northern Ireland, using data from the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS). Additionally, the project will investigate relationships between fast-food outlet density, area deprivation, and proximity to secondary schools. Interested parties should note that the engagement end date is 9th September 2024, with deliverables expected by March 2025. The value for tender bids ranges from £0 to £42,000 excluding VAT. The addresses for delivery cover the entirety of the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth especially for businesses specialising in research and development services within the food and public health sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are likely to find this project particularly appealing due to its suitability criteria. Organisations with expertise in data analysis, geographical information systems (GIS), and public health research are well-suited to compete. The potential insights gained from this project can pave the way for more informed public health strategies and business opportunities related to food environment interventions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mapping the food environment using the FSA's Food Hygiene Rating Scheme

Notice Description

The FSA requires a research contractor to map the density of fast-food outlets in Northern Ireland utilising data from the FHRS, and to investigate the relationship between fast-food outlets density and deprivation. If possible, the contractor should also investigate the relationship between fast-food outlets density and proximity to secondary schools. All tender bids must range between PS0 to PS42,000 (Excluding VAT). All proposed deliverables must be complete by March 2025. Additional information: This notice is intended to provide prior information to potential tenderers ahead of the tender being published. Once the tender is published, it will be available to view and register interest at this link - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. An 'Opportunity' notice will also be published on Contracts Finder on the same day the tender is published.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-934d3bcb-6f46-4115-beb4-a222bfedbd35
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/801eb9a9-1bf6-439c-a614-67daa62d9f4b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
FSA Commercial
Contact Email
fsa.commercial@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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