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title: "FS900203 Understanding the Food system"
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buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
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# FS900203 Understanding the Food system

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9968c405-5322-4506-bd22-a7b37a01504e

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "FS900203 Understanding the Food System" was initiated by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) based in York, England. This tender, classified under research and development services, aimed for the development and delivery of a toolkit for policymakers in the food system. The procurement method was open, with the tender period concluding on 30 September 2021. The contract commenced on 4 January 2022 and is set to conclude on 31 May 2023, with a total value of £170,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the research and consultancy sectors. With the focus on developing accessible digital resources and workshops for the food system, businesses with expertise in policy advisory, community engagement, and digital resource development would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this kind of procurement can enhance a company's profile within the public sector and expand its operational capabilities through strategic partnerships.

## Notice

Development and delivery of a toolkit for policymakers working in the food system - this might include accessible digital resources fit for publication and a plan for their adoption, embedding and on-going use, (e.g. a series of workshops, with training for FSA staff to deliver it to others and drawing on the latest evidence on how to optimise insights for policymakers) by 1 January 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45298909-a7c5-4909-b3ee-ff8e24b517d8 |
| 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 | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2022 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £170,000 |
| 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 | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD |

## 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

- 28 Mar 2022 at 13:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45298909-a7c5-4909-b3ee-ff8e24b517d8
- 28 Mar 2022 at 13:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45298909-a7c5-4909-b3ee-ff8e24b517d8
- 11 Mar 2022 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45298909-a7c5-4909-b3ee-ff8e24b517d8
- 26 Aug 2021 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82eb353e-c881-4f9f-a2ac-038f89c71ac0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45298909-a7c5-4909-b3ee-ff8e24b517d8
  28th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82eb353e-c881-4f9f-a2ac-038f89c71ac0
  26th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6601b42a-490c-4e9a-a67a-cc5d92241151
  Reduced size file for contracts finder.

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