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title: "R&D/043 - Taste Assessment & Consumer Focus Group"
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# R&D/043 - Taste Assessment & Consumer Focus Group

Buyer: SPARKFUND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00a6e5a6-e7c1-484a-9d1f-83a55aeea4fb

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## Summary

The SparkFund is currently seeking qualified suppliers for the tender titled "R&D/043 - Taste Assessment & Consumer Focus Group," which focuses on market-testing services in the food and beverage sector, specifically soft drinks. The tender, part of an open procurement method, is in the active stage, with submissions due by 28th May 2019. The contract period will commence on 10th June 2019 and extend until 31st July 2019. The delivery location for this service is within the Yorkshire and Humber region of the United Kingdom, offering an opportunity for local businesses to engage directly.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in market-testing services, research and development, and consultancy, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in sensory evaluation, consumer insights, and project management consultancy would be well-suited to compete for this contract, aligning their services with SparkFund's goal of gaining valuable consumer feedback in a competitive industry.

## Notice

A SparkFund Business would like to commission the services of a suitable qualified and experienced supplier to conduct a taste assessment and a Consumer focus group including sensory evaluation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be1599a7-e933-45eb-81c7-1447bbdba905 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SPARKFUND |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU6 7RX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 15982000 - Soft drinks
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79312000 - Market-testing services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 May 2019 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be1599a7-e933-45eb-81c7-1447bbdba905

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be1599a7-e933-45eb-81c7-1447bbdba905
  10th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY157162
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.spark-fund.co.uk

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