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WP3:Provision of Allergen Information Evaluation: Stakeholder follow-up research

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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27 Jul 2026 at 10:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency, a public authority under central government, has completed the procurement for "WP3: Provision of Allergen Information Evaluation: Stakeholder follow-up research". This contract, now in the award stage, was executed via a direct procurement method without competition, being below the threshold. The procurement, which falls under the services category and targets the social research services industry, aims to support small and micro business operators in the United Kingdom, specifically focused on designing and delivering a mixed-method research programme. The project commenced on 23rd July 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th November 2026, with the main activities taking place in York, United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social research services, particularly those experienced in stakeholder research and engaged in policy development, to contribute to allergen information guidance. Small and medium enterprises, like The Social Agency/Basis Social Limited, are ideal candidates for this type of project due to their agility and expertise in targeted research. Engaging in such contracts not only aids in expanding their portfolio but also facilitates capacity building in delivering comprehensive research solutions to public authorities, enhancing their market position and fostering long-term growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP3:Provision of Allergen Information Evaluation: Stakeholder follow-up research

Notice Description

Calling off from C425727 Research: Social Science Call-Off. Targeted stakeholder research to inform and validate findings related to allergen information guidance, supporting evidence interpretation, attribution, and policy development. The contractor will design and deliver a mixed-method research programme focused on small and micro business operators.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d425
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070722-2026
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
SME

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

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,416 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 1-6 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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