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Investigating Legume Allergy in the UK

Food Standards Agency

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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01 Jun 2026 at 09:44

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TenderUpdate

26 Jan 2026 at 13:31

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Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 14:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency, a public authority in the central government located in York, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract titled "Investigating Legume Allergy in the UK" to The University of Surrey. The procurement, completed under an open competition method, falls under the services category and specifically targets market research, research and development, and related consultancy services. The contract period extends from 1st June 2026 to 30th May 2027, with a total gross value of £101,999.04. This award follows an active tender stage which began on 19th January 2026, with a submission deadline on 24th February 2026.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations involved in research services, particularly those specialising in food allergies, market research, and social media analytics. With a focus on legume allergy prevalence and consumer perceptions, businesses capable of running comprehensive social media analytics and conducting detailed allergen studies are well-suited for such tenders. The open procurement method provides an accessible entry point for both established players and SMEs capable of offering innovative solutions within the below-threshold competition framework.

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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/051196-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79310000 - Market research 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
£84,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 30 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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 Surrey

Further Information

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