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Scottish Authorities Food Enforcement Rebuild (SAFER) Food Business Social Research

FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)

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Award

24 Sep 2025 at 15:59

Tender

24 Jun 2025 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is titled "Scottish Authorities Food Enforcement Rebuild (SAFER) Food Business Social Research" and is classified under research services. This contract, based in the UKM region, underwent an open procurement procedure. The award phase was completed with IFF Research Ltd winning the contract, which will commence from 29th September 2025 and conclude on 28th May 2026. The procurement's primary phase is now complete, with the contract status recorded as active as of 24th September 2025.

The focus on research services presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in research and compliance support within the food industry. With a contract value of approximately £111,745.36, businesses experienced in conducting social research for food business operators and those familiar with legal compliance in the food sector would find this contract particularly rewarding. Companies that can provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions will have a strong competitive edge, particularly SMEs, which were prominent during the bids, presenting a field ripe for expansion and collaboration.

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Notice Title

Scottish Authorities Food Enforcement Rebuild (SAFER) Food Business Social Research

Notice Description

FSS has a requirement for research to be conducted and evidence gathered from Food Business Operators to support both the development of the SAFER programme as well as FSS's statutory business-as-usual responsibilities to support businesses to comply with food law.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Requirement for research to be conducted and evidence gathered from Food Business Operators to support both the development of the SAFER programme as well as FSS's statutory business-as-usual responsibilities to support businesses to comply with food law.

Options: As part of the contract agreement, A rate card will be obtained to provide fixed costing for any additional Ad-Hoc research required in connection to research subject matter and solely within specified contract period.

Renewal: Option to extend for additional 4 months at sole discretion of the Purchaser

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0552cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059435-2025
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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£111,745 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)
Contact Name
Maxine Mullen
Contact Email
maxine.mullen@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1224285172

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 5RL
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFF RESEARCH

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