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Review of Ready-to-Eat Food Products Sold Over Social Media

FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has awarded a contract for the "Review of Ready-to-Eat Food Products Sold Over Social Media" to Taylor McKenzie Research & Marketing Ltd. The procurement stage is complete, with a contract value of £29,337. The tender was located in Aberdeen, UK, and falls under the services industry category. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the main interest in higher risk food categories like ready-to-eat foods. The award was signed on 29th August 2023.

This tender by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) provides business growth opportunities for firms in the services sector, particularly those with expertise in food product research and marketing. Companies that specialise in analysing social media trends, conducting market research, and evaluating food safety standards would be well-suited to compete. The contract offers a chance for suppliers to contribute to enhancing food standards in Scotland by conducting a comprehensive review of food products sold over social media, enabling them to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure future business opportunities.

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Notice Title

Review of Ready-to-Eat Food Products Sold Over Social Media

Notice Description

FSS requires a Contractor to undertake a review of Ready-to-Eat Foods sold over social media

Lot Information

Lot 1

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) requires a Contractor to provide an in-depth scoping exercise of foods currently being sold on social media in Scotland. The overall aim of the Contract is to form a baseline understanding of the types of food products on sale over social media. FSS's main interest is in higher risk food categories, particularly ready-to-eat foods, but an understanding of the full market is of interest.. Please see the attached Invitation to Tender Document

Renewal: Contract will end upon delivery of the Finalised Report

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000722140
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487394
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,337 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 5RL
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TAYLOR MCKENZIE RESEARCH & MARKETING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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