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DHSC: Pilot Testing for School Food Standards

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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28 Aug 2025 at 15:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the United Kingdom has recently completed the procurement process for a project titled "Pilot Testing for School Food Standards". This initiative falls under the service category of survey analysis services (CPV code 79311300) and involves assessing updated school food standards across English schools. The procurement method utilised is selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract was awarded to Verian Group UK Limited, a large-scale supplier, with a budget amounting to £134,185. The contract period initiated on 4th August 2025 and will continue until 4th April 2026. The procurement and award processes have concluded, with the award status marked as "active" on 27th August 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in survey analysis services, particularly those specialising in nutrition, education, or food supply sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged due to the specific suitability criteria mentioned. Companies with expertise in implementing and understanding regulatory standards within educational environments may find this project particularly aligned with their business growth strategies. By collaborating on such pilot projects, businesses can showcase their capability to handle large-scale implementation of policy changes, paving the way for future opportunities in governmental projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: Pilot Testing for School Food Standards

Notice Description

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) wishes to pilot updated School Food Standards in a sample of schools in England. This pilot seeks to understand whether the updated standards are feasible for caterers and schools to implement and to highlight any unintended consequences. The pilot will explore cost, acceptability and nutritional implications of introducing menus based on updated standards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd5cf6e5-5331-4ad1-a696-60115e564d0b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79311300 - Survey analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£134,185 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£134,185 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 4 Apr 2026 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERIAN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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