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title: "Improving SME food businesses' written and verbal communication on allergens"
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# Improving SME food businesses' written and verbal communication on allergens

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-005fe3e9-4bbe-4321-8475-bf296c53aef6

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency awarded a contract for the project titled "Improving SME food businesses' written and verbal communication on allergens." The contract, valued at £70,000 GBP, was awarded to Basis Social LTD. The procurement stage was completed, with the tender period ending on 13th November 2023 and the contract period starting on 4th December 2023 and ending on 29th March 2024. The project falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services industry category, with the buying organisation located in York, United Kingdom.

This opportunity, initiated through a tender process, is tailored towards SMEs and VCSEs interested in enhancing allergen communication for food businesses. Businesses offering consultancy services in research and development within the food industry, particularly focusing on allergens, are well-suited to participate. The project offers a chance for businesses to contribute to improving written and verbal allergen communication practices among SMEs, potentially fostering business growth and expertise in the specified field.

## Notice

Improving SME food businesses' written and verbal communication on allergens

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7538fe8-0cb2-404f-891d-1ca5c94314f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BASIS SOCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2023 at 19:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7538fe8-0cb2-404f-891d-1ca5c94314f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7538fe8-0cb2-404f-891d-1ca5c94314f6
  19th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bcd81f06-40ff-42c9-b941-f01601cdb0cb
  C216987 Short_Form_Contract_v1.3 Basis Social_Redacted

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