--- title: "Mapping the food environment using the FSA's Food Hygiene Rating Scheme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-934d3bcb-6f46-4115-beb4-a222bfedbd35" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-934d3bcb-6f46-4115-beb4-a222bfedbd35" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-934d3bcb-6f46-4115-beb4-a222bfedbd35.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-934d3bcb-6f46-4115-beb4-a222bfedbd35.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY" published: "2024-07-24" --- # Mapping the food environment using the FSA's Food Hygiene Rating Scheme Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-934d3bcb-6f46-4115-beb4-a222bfedbd35 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-934d3bcb-6f46-4115-beb4-a222bfedbd35) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-934d3bcb-6f46-4115-beb4-a222bfedbd35.json) ## Summary The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is currently in the planning stage for a contract titled "Mapping the food environment using the FSA's Food Hygiene Rating Scheme". This project involves research and development services aimed at mapping the density of fast-food outlets in Northern Ireland, using data from the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS). Additionally, the project will investigate relationships between fast-food outlet density, area deprivation, and proximity to secondary schools. Interested parties should note that the engagement end date is 9th September 2024, with deliverables expected by March 2025. The value for tender bids ranges from £0 to £42,000 excluding VAT. The addresses for delivery cover the entirety of the United Kingdom and other territories. This tender offers significant opportunities for growth especially for businesses specialising in research and development services within the food and public health sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are likely to find this project particularly appealing due to its suitability criteria. Organisations with expertise in data analysis, geographical information systems (GIS), and public health research are well-suited to compete. The potential insights gained from this project can pave the way for more informed public health strategies and business opportunities related to food environment interventions. ## Notice The FSA requires a research contractor to map the density of fast-food outlets in Northern Ireland utilising data from the FHRS, and to investigate the relationship between fast-food outlets density and deprivation. If possible, the contractor should also investigate the relationship between fast-food outlets density and proximity to secondary schools. All tender bids must range between PS0 to PS42,000 (Excluding VAT). All proposed deliverables must be complete by March 2025. Additional information: This notice is intended to provide prior information to potential tenderers ahead of the tender being published. Once the tender is published, it will be available to view and register interest at this link - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. An 'Opportunity' notice will also be published on Contracts Finder on the same day the tender is published. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/801eb9a9-1bf6-439c-a614-67daa62d9f4b | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Sep 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | 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 - 24 Jul 2024 at 12:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/801eb9a9-1bf6-439c-a614-67daa62d9f4b - 24 Jul 2024 at 08:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d12df4ad-9b71-487a-8de5-b34ae3e57c4e - 22 Jul 2024 at 07:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea34bb2-82fe-4940-b579-90104e8fde01 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/801eb9a9-1bf6-439c-a614-67daa62d9f4b 24th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d12df4ad-9b71-487a-8de5-b34ae3e57c4e 24th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea34bb2-82fe-4940-b579-90104e8fde01 22nd July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c24f1927-17b9-44d9-a16b-47b69b7be9c2 OFFICIAL SENSITIVE - Mapping the Food Enviorment brief - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/895faf28-800a-4cf1-b88f-b83e50121fe7 OFFICIAL SENSITIVE - Mapping the Food Enviorment brief - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1a5b9c3-550f-40ca-a823-4bce5cb80143 OFFICIAL SENSITIVE - Mapping the Food Enviorment brief ## 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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