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title: "FS131008 Consumer Habits Research around Radiological Sites"
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# FS131008 Consumer Habits Research around Radiological Sites

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a756fbd-f994-4c48-b55c-c7d13e9e7352

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency, headquartered in York, is seeking to fulfil a contract titled "FS131008 Consumer Habits Research around Radiological Sites." This contract, valued at £448,000, falls within the research and experimental development services category. The project is part of a broader radiological programme aimed at monitoring the impact of radiological discharges on food safety. The contract period began on 1st April 2017 and will conclude on 31st March 2020. Although the tender process has already reached the award stage, suppliers should note that the work is crucial for maintaining public confidence in food safety related to nuclear activities, indicating its significance to the industry.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in research services, particularly those focusing on environmental and safety assessments. SMEs with expertise in consumer behaviour research, radiological safety, or food safety could find a good fit in this tender. Engaging with this project not only contributes to essential public health work but also expands the reach of participating businesses in the growing sector of food safety and environmental monitoring.

## Notice

This project is part of the radiological programme that includes monitoring and assessing the impact on the food chain of radiological discharges. The programme includes the monitoring for levels of radioactivity in food and the predictive modelling of exposure. The work enables FSA to assure the public about the safety of food, and this is an important contributing factor to public confidence in the nuclear industry and power generation. The results of the work inform and are essential to the production of the annual Radioactivity in Food and the Environment report.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb117af5-ba6e-4423-9494-656e81d29fcd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £448,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £448,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES & AQUACULTURE SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2017 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb117af5-ba6e-4423-9494-656e81d29fcd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb117af5-ba6e-4423-9494-656e81d29fcd
  26th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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