--- title: "Making Food Better" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6fdcc40c-5b72-4ad1-bbfc-b41070b9e71b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6fdcc40c-5b72-4ad1-bbfc-b41070b9e71b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6fdcc40c-5b72-4ad1-bbfc-b41070b9e71b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6fdcc40c-5b72-4ad1-bbfc-b41070b9e71b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY" published: "2023-05-09" --- # Making Food Better Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fdcc40c-5b72-4ad1-bbfc-b41070b9e71b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6fdcc40c-5b72-4ad1-bbfc-b41070b9e71b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6fdcc40c-5b72-4ad1-bbfc-b41070b9e71b.json) ## Summary The Food Standards Agency has initiated a tender titled "Making Food Better" as part of their programme to support small and medium-sized enterprises in improving the nutritional quality of everyday foods available to consumers in Northern Ireland. The tender falls under the research and development services category. The procurement method is an open procedure with a closing date set for June 8, 2023. The contract period is from June 26, 2023, to March 29, 2024, providing an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to participate. This tender offers a chance for businesses involved in research and development services to contribute to improving food quality for consumers in Northern Ireland. Companies capable of conducting research on healthy eating, calorie intake, traffic light labelling, reformulation, and consumer choices are well-suited to compete. The open procedure allows for transparent competition, promoting innovation in the food industry while meeting the objectives of the Food Standards Agency's programme. ## Notice The Making Food Better programme was developed by the FSA to support small and medium sized enterprises to improve the nutritional quality of everyday foods available to NI consumers. A key objective of the Making Food Better programme is to monitor Northern Ireland consumers attitudes and behaviours towards food product improvement. The outcomes of this research are shared widely with various stakeholders including the food industry, trade associations, other government organisations and academia. Research aims: The current aims and objectives of the tracker are to monitor NI consumers': * Understanding of healthy eating; * Understanding of the daily recommended calorie intake; * Understanding of, and use of the multiple traffic light label; * Attitudes and behaviours towards reformulation including reduced portion sizes; * Attitudes and behaviours towards healthier options outside the home and, * The impact of promotions on consumer choice. 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/6547a2c8-162a-4f33-8845-a474d3b06bb0 | | 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 | 9 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Jun 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 | | 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 | 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 - 9 May 2023 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6547a2c8-162a-4f33-8845-a474d3b06bb0 - 9 May 2023 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54d3ffb1-4f32-46c1-8b98-4f05203e774f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6547a2c8-162a-4f33-8845-a474d3b06bb0 9th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54d3ffb1-4f32-46c1-8b98-4f05203e774f 9th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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