--- title: "FS430727 Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5db65d03-a0ff-4780-916d-5e768fd05948" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5db65d03-a0ff-4780-916d-5e768fd05948" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5db65d03-a0ff-4780-916d-5e768fd05948.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5db65d03-a0ff-4780-916d-5e768fd05948.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY" published: "2021-06-23" --- # FS430727 Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL) Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5db65d03-a0ff-4780-916d-5e768fd05948 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5db65d03-a0ff-4780-916d-5e768fd05948) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5db65d03-a0ff-4780-916d-5e768fd05948.json) ## Summary The Food Standards Agency is inviting tenders for the project titled "FS430727 Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL)", which falls under the research and development services industry category. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 28 July 2021. The successful contractor will commence work on 1 September 2021, with the contract expected to be completed by 31 March 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which allows for participation from a wide range of suppliers. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consultancies and businesses specialising in food safety, allergen management, or stakeholder engagement. Firms with expertise in research and development, particularly those focusing on policy consultation and social research, are well-suited to compete. Given that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, this tender can facilitate growth in sectors that address consumer safety and regulatory compliance. ## Notice PAL can provide important information to food hypersensitive (FHS) consumers if the wording and format of the warning is clear and supported by a thorough risk assessment. However, where the warning is unclear and used in untargeted way - for example as a blanket disclaimer - it can reduce consumer choice, without offering any real protection and reduce overall trust in the warning, creating anxiety for consumers and impacting upon their safety. To address the inconsistent and untargeted application of PAL we need to first improve our thinking and test a range of policy proposals with stakeholders. The aim is that a consensus is reached on the best solutions to address the issues within this complex and uncertain area of food policy. We are looking to commission a contractor who can design and deliver a comprehensive consultation on new policy proposals. The study should be completed within 7 months of the contract being signed. The consultation will need to capture feedback from a broad range and number of stakeholders, in order for the FSA to be able to implement policies relating to PAL in future in the confidence that they have been robustly tested with stakeholders. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/808b4751-7bc1-4a4e-9c5d-7fdd2c8c69a7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | THE 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 23 Jun 2021 at 14:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/808b4751-7bc1-4a4e-9c5d-7fdd2c8c69a7 - 10 Jun 2021 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/808b4751-7bc1-4a4e-9c5d-7fdd2c8c69a7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/808b4751-7bc1-4a4e-9c5d-7fdd2c8c69a7 23rd June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://food.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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