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Food supplements Market insight

Food Standards Agency

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 May 2026 at 17:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 13:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has completed an open tender process for a project titled "Food Supplements Market Insight," situated within the research and development services industry. Located in York, United Kingdom, the FSA aimed to commission comprehensive consumer behaviour and market insight research concerning the use of food supplements across the UK. The award stage was finalised on 11th May 2026, with the contract period spanning from this date until 31st March 2027, with a potential extension of up to four weeks. Despite being below the procurement threshold, the open competition method ensures transparency and broad participation, facilitating the engagement of a diverse range of suppliers.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for firms specialising in market research and development consultancy services to contribute impactful insights into the UK's food supplements sector. With the research supporting policy development and regulatory activities, businesses that excel in data analysis, consumer behaviour insights, and trend identification are particularly well-suited to compete. Large firms experienced in handling substantial projects, as well as SMEs and VCSEs meeting the technical and commercial criteria, will find this tender beneficial for growth and establishing strong partnerships with governmental bodies like the FSA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Food supplements Market insight

Notice Description

Suppliers are invited to carry out a comprehensive programme of consumer behaviour and market insight research into the use of food supplements across the United Kingdom. The purpose of this work is to develop a robust, current understanding of consumer motivations, usage patterns, purchasing behaviours, and drivers of emerging trends in the food supplements sector. The findings will support the FSA in shaping future policy direction, targeting regulatory activity, prioritising workflow, and informing risk assessment processes relating to food supplements. This project is split into two areas: 1. Market insights 2. Consumer insights questionnaire

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An optional extension period of up to four (4) weeks may be applied, solely to accommodate unforeseen delays. This extension is at the Authority's discretion and does not alter the requirement for the Supplier to deliver all final outputs by 31 March 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065fa7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043213-2026
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,320 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 31 Mar 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

IFF Research

Further Information

Notice Documents

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