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WP2 Exploring awareness and impact of FSA guidance on glycerol slush-ice drinks consumption

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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21 Jul 2026 at 15:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process detailed here involves the Food Standards Agency (FSA) based in York, United Kingdom. This contract, titled "WP2 Exploring awareness and impact of FSA guidance on glycerol slush-ice drinks consumption," falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development services. It reached the award stage and has been granted to The Social Agency/Basis Social Limited, located in London. Initiated as a direct procurement method below the threshold and without competition, the contract was officially signed on 21 July 2026, with its active duration starting from 22 July 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2027. The contract is part of a larger call-off framework focusing on social science research to improve food hygiene behaviours through effective translation of food safety knowledge.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those specialising in social science research, food safety, and public health consultancy. Large companies with expertise in these areas and the ability to conduct comprehensive research aligned with FSA’s corporate priorities would be well-suited to engage and contribute effectively. Such projects not only allow businesses to expand their portfolio in government contracts but also offer a platform to innovate and influence public health practices, thereby aligning business growth with impactful social contributions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP2 Exploring awareness and impact of FSA guidance on glycerol slush-ice drinks consumption

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'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d02f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068848-2026
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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,115 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 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
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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