Tender

Investigating Legume Allergy in the UK

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA), a central government public authority located in York, United Kingdom, is actively procuring services for a project titled "Investigating Legume Allergy in the UK." This tender falls under the category of research and development and social research services, with a focus on the systematic review and study of legume allergy within the UK. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, initiated on 19th January 2026, with submissions due by 24th February 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £85,000, is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. Enquiries regarding this project should be submitted by 3rd February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research, social analytics, and consultancy services related to food allergies. The FSA is seeking expertise for a detailed review of legume allergies, providing businesses with the chance to engage in a high-profile government contract. Companies with capabilities in systematic evidence reviews, social media analytics, and production of comprehensive reports, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), will find this project well-suited to their strengths. Given the emphasis on technical quality, organisations with robust technical and scientific capabilities are encouraged to participate in this open competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Investigating Legume Allergy in the UK

Notice Description

The FSA is seeking a supplier to deliver a UK-focused legume allergy study under a 12-month contract. The work will include a systematic evidence review, mapping of legume use in food products, and a feasibility assessment of social media analytics, culminating in a comprehensive final report. Tenders are invited to address the following objectives: * Review UK-relevant evidence on the prevalence and characteristics of legume allergy, and examine cross-reactivity between legumes, as well as provide information on how processing affects their allergenicity. * Provide an overview of the use of legumes in UK food products (i.e. which legumes are being added to which foods and in what quantities). * Conduct a feasibility study on using social media analytics to generate insights into consumer perceptions and experiences related to legume allergy. * Consolidate all findings into a comprehensive report.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0608c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004372-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79311000 - Survey services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

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