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FSA Meat Charging Discount Regime Research

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Dec 2025 at 12:01

Tender

06 Jun 2025 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency, a central government authority located in York, United Kingdom, has completed its procurement process for a contract titled "FSA Meat Charging Discount Regime Research." This procurement falls under the services category and relates to research and development services. The process was conducted through an open competition below the threshold. The tender process commenced in June 2025, with submissions concluding by 7th July 2025. The awarded contract started on 25th August 2025 and is set to end on 31st January 2026, with a potential extension of up to four weeks. Riber Consultants Limited, based in Altrincham, was awarded the contract to provide these services.

The FSA's call for research provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic impact analysis, research, and consultancy services related to the meat supply chain. This open competition method encourages participation from a wide array of enterprises, including SMEs and larger organisations, to contribute critical insights necessary for policy development and impact assessment guidance as per HM Treasury's standards. Companies adept at addressing evidence gaps and evaluating economic implications in alignment with policy guidance are particularly well-suited to leverage this opportunity for growth and influence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

FSA Meat Charging Discount Regime Research

Notice Description

The FSA is commissioning research to support understanding of the evidence gaps in regard to the economic impact of full cost recovery - the counterfactual, to be understood in line with HM Treasury Green Book Guidance and necessary for any impact assessment - on proposed options for change - would have upon the meat supply chain. Hence, the overarching aim of the research is to: * Address evidence gaps on the hypothetical economic impact of full cost recovery (discount removal) on: o Abattoirs. o Abattoir users (i.e. producers/farmers/livestock markets). o Food Business Operators (i.e. wholesalers, retailers and food services). o Consumers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054479
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081907-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,507 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIBER CONSULTANTS

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