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Scottish Authorities Food Enforcement Rebuild (SAFER) Food Business Social Research

FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)

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Award

24 Sep 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

24 Jun 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Scottish Authorities Food Enforcement Rebuild (SAFER) Food Business Social Research" was initiated and conducted by Food Standards Scotland (FSS), based in Aberdeen. This tender falls under the services category within the general public services industry. The procurement was completed with the award stage on 24th September 2025, with IFF Research Ltd being awarded the contract, valued at £111,745.36. The contract period is set from 29th September 2025 to 28th May 2026. The process followed an open procedure, aimed at gathering research and evidence from Food Business Operators to support the SAFER programme and legal compliance within the UK's UKM region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses capable of conducting detailed social and business research, particularly those experienced in compliance with food law. Firms specialising in public services and research, such as small to medium-sized enterprises, will find this contract aligns with their expertise and capabilities. The award criterion heavily favoured quality, with a 75% weighting, complemented by a 25% focus on price. The procurement process included electronic submission, reflecting modern tendering efficiencies tailored for businesses adept at digital engagement. Furthermore, FSS's flexibility in additional Ad-Hoc research options suggests future opportunities for contract expansion, promoting ongoing business growth within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scottish Authorities Food Enforcement Rebuild (SAFER) Food Business Social Research

Notice Description

FSS has a requirement for research to be conducted and evidence gathered from Food Business Operators to support both the development of the SAFER programme as well as FSS's statutory business-as-usual responsibilities to support businesses to comply with food law.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Requirement for research to be conducted and evidence gathered from Food Business Operators to support both the development of the SAFER programme as well as FSS's statutory business-as-usual responsibilities to support businesses to comply with food law.

Options: As part of the contract agreement, A rate card will be obtained to provide fixed costing for any additional Ad-Hoc research required in connection to research subject matter and solely within specified contract period.

Renewal: Option to extend for additional 4 months at sole discretion of the Purchaser

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799567
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539976
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£111,745 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)
Contact Name
Maxine Mullen
Contact Email
maxine.mullen@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1224285172

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

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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