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Northern Ireland take home food and drink purchasing data for 2024 and 2025

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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26 Jan 2026 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA), located in York, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process regarding the acquisition of Northern Ireland take-home food and drink purchasing data for 2024 and 2025. This contract, falling under the 'services' category, was completed using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The procurement pertains to market research services and was awarded to Numerator UK Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London. The contract is active and commenced on 26th January 2026, set to end on 31st March 2026, with a gross value of £163,419.60. This tender, part of the public authority-central government legal basis, focused on improving dietary health insights in Northern Ireland.

This procurement represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in market research, particularly those with capabilities in social research and research and development services, to engage with government entities seeking detailed consumer purchasing insights. Companies experienced in delivering data-driven insights and consultancy in the food and beverage sector could leverage this tender to expand their market share within the public sector by showcasing their expertise in handling similar contracts. By aligning with the strategic goals of public health and dietary research, these businesses can strengthen their portfolio and foster long-term growth through prospective collaborations with government bodies like the Food Standards Agency.

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Notice Title

Northern Ireland take home food and drink purchasing data for 2024 and 2025

Notice Description

FSA in NI continues with the previous data provider to obtain NI take home food and drink purchasing data for years 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2025. The aim of obtaining this data is to explore take home food and drink purchases in NI and identify food and drink categories that are of concern to dietary health and examine key trends.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060dee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006430-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£136,183 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 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

NUMERATOR

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