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title: "FS430875 Understand the wider consumer interest in food"
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# FS430875 Understand the wider consumer interest in food

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92e7a842-79c9-4e0b-90ef-f3bd247f4d10

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has recently completed a procurement process titled "FS430875 Understand the wider consumer interest in food." This initiative falls under the category of research and development services and was carried out through an open procurement method, above the threshold for competitive tenders. The procurement took place in the UK, including England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland, with the contract period starting on 15th September 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2022. The awarded contract, valued at £179,469.50 and won by Bright Harbour, was officially published on 6th October 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, especially those with expertise in consumer behaviour related to food. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in social research or market analysis will find this tender particularly relevant. The iterative and multi-staged nature of the research highlights a scope for innovative solutions and engagement with diverse consumer groups, providing competitive businesses a platform for growth and collaboration with a national agency.

## Notice

The FSA wishes to commission multi-staged, mixed method, iterative research with UK wide consumers in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland to help understand and articulate the consumer interest when it comes to food.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aedcd285-d5aa-4766-a0da-3b495791fde4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £179,469 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,469 |
| 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 | BRIGHT HARBOUR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2021 at 12:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aedcd285-d5aa-4766-a0da-3b495791fde4
- 6 Oct 2021 at 12:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aedcd285-d5aa-4766-a0da-3b495791fde4
- 6 Oct 2021 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aedcd285-d5aa-4766-a0da-3b495791fde4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aedcd285-d5aa-4766-a0da-3b495791fde4
  29th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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