Tender

Investigating Legume Allergy in the UK

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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26 Jan 2026 at 13:31

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19 Jan 2026 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA), a public authority part of central government in the United Kingdom, is seeking proposals for a significant research initiative titled "Investigating Legume Allergy in the UK". This procurement process is currently in the tender stage and involves an open competition format suitable for projects below the threshold. The tender invites suppliers to undertake a comprehensive study, yielding a 12-month contract valued at GBP 85,000, with a gross amount of GBP 102,000. The deadline for submission of tenders is 24th February 2026, with enquiries closing on 3rd February 2026. The study, focusing on research and development services, requires expertise in social research and survey services, and will operate across the UK, with contract execution starting from 1st April 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with capacities in research and social media analytics. The project involves tasks such as mapping the use of legumes in food products and assessing consumer perceptions via social media analytics, creating avenues for organisations specializing in these domains to demonstrate their expertise. With significant emphasis on quality (weighted at 80%) and commercial aspects (20%), this contract not only offers a financial opportunity but also a chance for organisations to align with the strategic goals of food safety and consumer insights, enhancing their profile and growth in the research services sector.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0608c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006665-2026
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
26 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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