Award

248038.13

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2022 at 08:27

Tender

12 Jan 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is facilitated by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) based in York, UK. The contract titled "FSA and Official Controls: Research with food business operators" falls under the category of research and development services, particularly focusing on the meat, wine, and dairy sectors. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 14 March 2022, and a delivery period extending from 1 April 2022 to 1 July 2026. This process follows an open procurement method, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations involved in research and consultancy services, especially those with expertise in the food sector. Businesses well-suited for this contract include both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger firms that can provide comprehensive insights into Food Business Operators (FBOs) and the regulatory landscape. Companies with experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative research, as well as those familiar with the dynamics of food regulation and standards, are particularly encouraged to compete.

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Notice Title

248038.13

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. The current objectives of this project are to: 1. Understand the views that FBOs have of the FSA and official controls; 2. Understand if and why these views change over time; 3. Gain insight and understand the impact of societal events, including Covid-19 and the EU exit, on FBOs views of the FSA; 4. In 2024 and 2026, understand and monitor the effects of FSA initiatives, particularly those introduced as part of the OTP, on FBOs views. Mid-tier Contract Project Version: v1.0 56 Model Version: v1.0 These aims and objectives will be reviewed after each wave of research to ensure that the research continues to be aligned to FSA priorities. The contractor will need to work with the FSA to review all aspects of the research (from design to outputs) at each wave. The research will cover meat, game, wine, dairy, and shellfish FBOs across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In England and Wales there are approximately 870 meat FBOs (46 of which are approved game handling establishments), 797 vineyards and wineries, 1379 wine warehouses / traders and 8313 dairy FBOs. FBOs of all sizes are of interest and so the supplier will be required to draw participants from a range of FBOs to reflect this spread and ensure representative views are gathered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030a4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008634-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£248,038 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 1 Jul 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fsa.procurement@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFF RESEARCH

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