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title: "FS430602 - Small and micro food business operator (FBO) tracking survey and Audit of display of food hygiene ratings in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and business survey"
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# FS430602 - Small and micro food business operator (FBO) tracking survey and Audit of display of food hygiene ratings in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and business survey

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65d78094-0584-4a3d-86e3-e9ddeef9299b

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency in England is currently engaged in a public procurement process for the project titled "FS430602 - Small and micro food business operator (FBO) tracking survey and Audit of display of food hygiene ratings in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and business survey." This procurement falls under the research and development services sector and is inclusive of both England and the wider UK territories. The tender was published on 6th August 2020, with a tender period that ended on 10th September 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £439,334.08, commenced on 23rd December 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2023. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure above threshold, facilitating broad participation from potential suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and micro businesses, particularly those specialised in research, consultancy services, and audit functions related to food safety and hygiene. Companies with expertise in conducting market surveys, data analysis, and social research would be well-suited to compete for future waves of this contracting process. Moreover, as the Food Standards Agency aims to commission similar services together, businesses with a track record in multi-project management in the food industry may find this a valuable avenue for growth and expansion.

## Notice

Historically, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has separately commissioned the following studies on an annual basis: - The small and micro food business operator (FBO) tracker - The audit of display of food hygiene ratings in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and business survey As both projects represent the FSA's key social research into food businesses, we wish to commission both projects together through the same contractor for future waves.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/423985e8-7e85-4cfc-91e3-c748f9cb3554 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £439,334 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IFF RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2021 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/423985e8-7e85-4cfc-91e3-c748f9cb3554
- 6 Aug 2020 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecd44c7e-539a-4dc2-b2cb-36c2fc46c49e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/423985e8-7e85-4cfc-91e3-c748f9cb3554
  6th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecd44c7e-539a-4dc2-b2cb-36c2fc46c49e
  6th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9bbf5ada-8b6d-43cc-877a-a26fb87361a1
  n/a

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