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Audit of the display of food hygiene ratings and associated business attitudes survey

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Award

16 Aug 2024 at 09:04

Tender

29 May 2024 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a tender titled "Audit of the display of food hygiene ratings and associated business attitudes survey" under the industry category of Research and Development services and related consultancy services. This tender, classified as a service procurement, covers the regions of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The procurement process is at the award stage, following the completion of an open procedure. Key dates include the tender period which ended on 3rd July 2024, with the contract being awarded on 12th August 2024 to I.F.F. Research Limited. The project involves auditing the display of food hygiene rating stickers at physical premises and online, along with conducting a survey to gauge business attitudes towards the food hygiene rating scheme. The contract value is £359,986.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, audits, and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in the food safety or hospitality sectors. Companies capable of providing detailed audits and comprehensive surveys stand to benefit, as these services help businesses ensure compliance and improve their public health standards. The awarded contract to I.F.F. Research Limited suggests that businesses with a proven track record in these domains are well-suited to compete. Participation in such tenders not only provides lucrative contracts but also helps firms establish relationships with government agencies, paving the way for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Audit of the display of food hygiene ratings and associated business attitudes survey

Notice Description

The FSA wishes to recommission a representative audit of the display of food hygiene rating stickers at food business premises in England, Wales and Northern Ireland which are publicly accessible, and an accompanying audit of online rating display. The FSA also wishes to recommission an associated survey of food businesses in the three countries to assess attitudes towards and understanding of the Scheme, and the perceived impact of the Scheme on businesses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The FSA wishes to recommission a representative audit of the display of food hygiene rating stickers at food business premises in England, Wales and Northern Ireland which are publicly accessible, and an accompanying audit of online rating display. The FSA also wishes to recommission an associated survey of food businesses in the three countries to assess attitudes towards and understanding of the Scheme, and the perceived impact of the Scheme on businesses.

Renewal: Subject to renewal after 3 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046c20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026055-2024
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
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
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£359,986 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fsa.commercial@food.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
7PR
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

I.F.F RESEARCH

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