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title: "Social Research WP1 Making Food Better - Food Manufacturers Qualitative research"
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# Social Research WP1 Making Food Better - Food Manufacturers Qualitative research

Buyer: FSA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5dc08809-7363-4caa-8d8b-2b4b14d01924

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has awarded a contract for a qualitative research project titled "Social Research WP1 Making Food Better - Food Manufacturers Qualitative research" to IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LTD. The contract value is £28,250, and the procurement process was completed successfully. The contract period is from 24th July 2023 to 16th February 2024. The project falls under the main procurement category of services, with a focus on research and development services for the food industry.

This tender by the FSA offers business growth opportunities for companies involved in research and development services related to the food industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process was initiated through a tender, and the successful bidder, IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LTD, will have the opportunity to contribute to the Making Food Better (MFB) programme aimed at improving dietary health in Northern Ireland.

## Notice

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Northern Ireland Dietary Health team would like to commission a qualitative research project with food manufacturers as part of the Making Food Better (MFB) programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e398cfa-c0b3-4bb2-9621-05f2e010e842 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2023 - 16 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,750 |
| 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 | FSA |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PX |
| 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 | IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2023 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e398cfa-c0b3-4bb2-9621-05f2e010e842
- 8 Sep 2023 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0731174c-804c-47b5-bfa7-6f2e19424809

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e398cfa-c0b3-4bb2-9621-05f2e010e842
  8th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0731174c-804c-47b5-bfa7-6f2e19424809
  8th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08e88549-7665-4ba5-8e21-f167a23000ee
  FSA535 - WP1_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b23983b-04e3-4af1-9123-cbb7a1b78746
  FSA535 - WP1_Redacted

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