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title: "Literature search of strategies to improve children's menu offerings"
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# Literature search of strategies to improve children's menu offerings

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29b2dc6f-9c18-452c-9e79-b81746eacaff

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has initiated a procurement process titled "Literature search of strategies to improve children's menu offerings," classed under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services (CPV: 73000000). The tender is currently at the active stage and adopts an open procedure method. The procurement covers a geographical scope that includes the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 4th September 2024, with the contract scheduled to start on 30th September 2024 and concluding by 1st May 2025. The estimated contract value is £42,000, with a minimum value set at £50,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those experienced in conducting systematic literature reviews related to public health and nutritional content. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to apply, given their suitability for the project. The contract aims to find effective restaurant initiatives to enhance the nutritional quality of children's meals, thus promoting healthier eating habits among parents and children. Companies capable of delivering high-quality research and actionable insights in these areas could see considerable growth and sector influence by securing this contract.

## Notice

The FSA requires a research contractor to conduct a literature review based on a systematic search, to investigate the effectiveness of restaurant initiatives to improve the nutritional content of children's meals offered, and to promote positive behaviour change in change in consumers (i.e. parents and children) when choosing meals for children. 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/8fda41cc-38ee-47a8-a5c6-dec4558dacfb |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2024 - 1 May 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

- 5 Aug 2024 at 13:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fda41cc-38ee-47a8-a5c6-dec4558dacfb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fda41cc-38ee-47a8-a5c6-dec4558dacfb
  5th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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