---
title: "The food environment in Northern Ireland: Fast-food outlet density by district council are"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-096226fe-9d6c-4cb7-9edc-39c1844abdec"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-096226fe-9d6c-4cb7-9edc-39c1844abdec"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-096226fe-9d6c-4cb7-9edc-39c1844abdec.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-096226fe-9d6c-4cb7-9edc-39c1844abdec.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2024-07-29"
---

# The food environment in Northern Ireland: Fast-food outlet density by district council are

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-096226fe-9d6c-4cb7-9edc-39c1844abdec

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-096226fe-9d6c-4cb7-9edc-39c1844abdec)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-096226fe-9d6c-4cb7-9edc-39c1844abdec.json)

## Summary

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is inviting tenders for a research project titled "The food environment in Northern Ireland: Fast-food outlet density by district council area". This tender falls under the Research and Development Services category and is designated for services. It requires the mapping of fast-food outlets density in Northern Ireland and examining its relationship to deprivation. Located primarily in York, the procurement process is at the Tender stage and uses an open procedure below the threshold. The tender was published on 29 July 2024, with a deadline for submission set for 9 September 2024. The contract is expected to commence on 30 September 2024 and conclude by 31 March 2025, with an estimated value of £42,000.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research, data analysis, and consultancy within the public sector. SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria highlighted. Businesses equipped to utilise data from the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) and handle socio-economic analyses will find a competitive edge. The project’s focus on mapping and data correlation can facilitate strategic service expansion, especially for businesses looking to enhance their portfolio in governmental research contracts.

## Notice

The FSA requires a research contractor to map the density of fast-food outlets in Northern Ireland utilising data from the FHRS, and to investigate the relationship between fast-food outlets density and deprivation Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cff17372-148f-4fae-a764-8ab61a2e8b6e |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 10:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cff17372-148f-4fae-a764-8ab61a2e8b6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cff17372-148f-4fae-a764-8ab61a2e8b6e
  29th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-096226fe-9d6c-4cb7-9edc-39c1844abdec. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-096226fe-9d6c-4cb7-9edc-39c1844abdec.json.