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title: "Research: Social Science Call-Off"
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# Research: Social Science Call-Off

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fe02680-ad21-49af-9305-ba71b7c1e93f

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency, located in York, UK, has completed an award for a contract titled "Research: Social Science Call-Off," under the CPV classification of research and development services. The procurement process was carried out using a selective, restricted procedure above the threshold. This contract, valued at £2,500,000, was awarded to Basis Social Limited and will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The tender process concluded on 8th January 2026, with the award being announced on 9th April 2026. The industry category is research services, focusing on both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. 

This contract presents an opportunity for growth in the research services industry, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social science research. Businesses equipped to handle diverse research methods and engage with a wide array of participants would particularly benefit from similar contracts. The successful contractor, Basis Social Limited, exemplifies an SME's capability to secure substantial government contracts in this field, highlighting the potential for other similar organisations to expand their reach and contribute to public sector research initiatives.

## Notice

The FSA's Social Science team produces work based on a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies with a wide range of research participants, including (but not limited to) the general public, Food Business Operators (FBOs), FSA stakeholders (e.g. Local Authorities, third sector organisations and academics), and specific groups of consumers (e.g., people with food hypersensitivities, students).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88aa9a1c-c243-440d-9258-a1a70cb1490d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | BASIS SOCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88aa9a1c-c243-440d-9258-a1a70cb1490d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88aa9a1c-c243-440d-9258-a1a70cb1490d
  9th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97bcc228-dfa2-4e62-a5db-7cc3de5b2db8
  RM6126 Order Form - Redacted

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