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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32cec38b-7819-41a8-a8eb-b5a21d229392

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has completed a procurement process titled "Literature Search of Strategies to Improve Children's Menu Offerings" within the research and development services sector. Located in York, United Kingdom, this contract was initiated under an open procedure (below threshold) with a project budget between £25,000 and £42,000. The award stage concluded on 10 October 2024 with a contract period from 8 October 2024 to 28 July 2025. Key dates include the tender end date on 12 September 2024. The contract was awarded to Harlow Consulting Services Limited.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy, particularly in the fields of nutritional studies and behavioural research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete due to the project’s suitability preferences. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to contribute to improving public health initiatives through evidence-based research, thereby enhancing their portfolio and fostering growth within the public sector contracting space.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7996a68c-f8fc-40a3-949c-126db97494a6 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2024 - 28 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,325 |
| 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 | HARLOW CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2024 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7996a68c-f8fc-40a3-949c-126db97494a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7996a68c-f8fc-40a3-949c-126db97494a6
  24th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2aa8631e-b8fe-4c9b-af48-082c1ee13f97
  Harlow Short_Form_Contract_v1.4 Signed_Redacted

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