Workpackage 1: Raw pet food consumer research

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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12 Jun 2026 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), concerns a project titled "Workpackage 1: Raw pet food consumer research." This initiative falls within the services industry category and is located in York, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete with the contract commencing on 15th June 2026 and ending on 31st March 2027. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically set below the threshold without competition. The primary focus involves research and development services, particularly social science research, in alignment with FSA's priorities on food safety and hygiene knowledge translation.

This tender opens pathways for businesses with specialisation in research and development, market research, and social research services to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Companies adept in consultancy within these domains, particularly those with experience in social science or food safety, would find this contract an advantageous opportunity. Although the procurement was secured by The Social Agency/Basis Social Limited, the contract underscores the potential for large-scale businesses that can deliver on intricate research requirements. Such engagements not only enhance credibility but also forge connections with central government bodies, offering avenues for future collaborations and growth.

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Notice Title

Workpackage 1: Raw pet food consumer research

Notice Description

Calling off from C425727 Research: Social Science Call-Off. Using the call-off process the FSA commissioned a social science research project aligned with FSA's Area of Research Interest 'What are the drivers of poor food hygiene behaviours in households and food businesses, and how can food safety knowledge be best translated into safer practices?' and FSA's Corporate Priority 'Risk Analysis informed by evidence'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b415
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055705-2026
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
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE SOCIAL AGENCY/BASIS SOCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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