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Regulatory interventions to improve food system outcomes in deprived communities

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

07 Oct 2025 at 13:57

TenderUpdate

26 Aug 2025 at 10:03

TenderUpdate

26 Aug 2025 at 10:02

Tender

15 Aug 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA), located in York, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Regulatory interventions to improve food system outcomes in deprived communities." The procurement fell under the industry category of research and development services. The project aims to explore the efficacy of regulatory interventions to improve food system outcomes for deprived communities by appointing a team of food system experts. The tender process was conducted as an open competition with the contract start date set for 7th October 2025. The procurement stage was an award, and the successful contract was signed on 7th October 2025, with the end date on 31st March 2026.

This tender provides businesses specialising in research and development services with opportunities for growth by allowing them to collaborate closely with public sector entities like the FSA. The awarded contract was given to the University of York, a large institution suited to delivering this complex and multi-faceted project. Businesses with expertise in public health, nutrition, sustainability, and food security are particularly well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. This kind of project is ideal for organisations aiming to strengthen their portfolio in public sector engagements while contributing to meaningful societal outcomes.

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Notice Title

Regulatory interventions to improve food system outcomes in deprived communities

Notice Description

The FSA is looking to appoint a contractor to bring together a team of relevant food system experts (including those with expertise in public health, nutrition, sustainability and food security) to deliver a systematic evidence review, case studies, and an evidence-based policy briefing, along with 1-2 expert round-tables to inform and shape the project design and outputs. The aim of the review is to explore the efficacy of regulatory interventions to improve food system outcomes for deprived communities. Key research questions: 1. Which regulatory interventions could be most effective in addressing outcomes related to healthier and more affordable food, good economic growth, environmentally sustainable and resilient supply, and vibrant food cultures in the UK food system? 2. What are the likely impacts and trade-offs at (a) population level, and specifically for (b) deprived communities? 3. What are the highest priority interventions to focus on, and where are the evidence gaps? PLEASE NOTE CONTRACT START DATE IS 07/10/2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract can be extended up to 4 weeks. Written notice must be provided 3 months prior to the Contract end date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0588ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062926-2025
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,678 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 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

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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