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DHSC: Pilot Testing for School Food Standards

Department of Health & Social Care

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29 Aug 2025 at 11:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) conducted a procurement process titled "DHSC: Pilot Testing for School Food Standards" through a limited procurement method, which did not require a prior call for competition. This project falls under the services category, specifically survey analysis services, and relates to the education sector in England. The procurement stage is complete, following the award of the contract on 27th August 2025 to Verian Group UK Limited. The total contract value was £134,185, aimed at assessing the feasibility and implications of updated school food standards. The DHSC, located in London, spearheaded this initiative with the objective of evaluating the practical application of these standards in schools.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in survey analysis, particularly those with an interest in educational and nutritional services. Companies equipped with expertise in analysing and reporting on educational standards or nutritional frameworks would find this contract well-aligned with their capabilities. The project's focus on piloting updated standards in schools offers a chance for businesses to showcase their service quality in a high-impact setting, enhancing their portfolio and opening avenues for growth through collaboration with national government departments like DHSC. Larger consultancy firms with the ability to manage comprehensive school-based assessments might find lucrative opportunities in such government-led projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: Pilot Testing for School Food Standards

Notice Description

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) wishes to pilot updated School Food Standards in a sample of schools in England. This pilot seeks to understand whether the updated standards are feasible for caterers and schools to implement and to highlight any unintended consequences. The pilot will explore cost, acceptability and nutritional implications of introducing menus based on updated standards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) wishes to pilot updated School Food Standards in a sample of schools in England. This pilot seeks to understand whether the updated standards are feasible for caterers and schools to implement and to highlight any unintended consequences. The pilot will explore cost, acceptability and nutritional implications of introducing menus based on updated standards.

Procurement Information

The procedure used was CCS DPS Further Competition and it did not require a prior FTS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05902a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052347-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79311300 - Survey analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£134,185 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Health & Social Care
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI32 Westminster
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Verian Group UK Limited

Further Information

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