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title: "FS900221 A rapid evidence review on consumer and industry understanding of sustainable food and its importance when making food choices"
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# FS900221 A rapid evidence review on consumer and industry understanding of sustainable food and its importance when making food choices

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae6238b7-da66-4e51-b9b2-e141249ee2c2

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has awarded a contract for the project titled "FS900221 A rapid evidence review on consumer and industry understanding of sustainable food and its importance when making food choices." This contract falls under the research and development services category and is valued at £29,761.98. The procurement process was initiated through a restricted tender method, concluding the tender period on 31st January 2022. The contract commenced on 7th February 2022 and will run until 30th April 2022, with the service applicable across various delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and other regions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses skilled in research and consultancy, particularly those specialising in sustainability and food systems. Companies that focus on consumer behaviour analysis, environmental impact assessments, or sustainable food practices will find this contract relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, leveraging their expertise to contribute valuable insights into consumer and industry perspectives on sustainable food.

## Notice

The FSA wants to explore what sustainable food and a sustainable diet means to consumers. We would like to uncover both spontaneous unprompted understanding of sustainability and understanding once prompted with information. Furthermore, we would like an indication of the public's level or maturity of understanding, to uncover how well people think they understand the term and whether they feel they have the information to support knowledge and understanding and how this relates to food choices. We would also like to understand how important sustainability is when making food choices, and the trade-offs that consumers face when making these decisions. We would also like to understand what sustainability means to industry, for example retailers, food producers/manufacturers, suppliers, food brands, restaurants/take-aways and delivery services. We would like to understand their views on sustainable food and diets, their level of understanding and information, what they are committed to and what their perceived impact as a business is when it comes to sustainability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c7494b5-f87e-4bb0-af7b-ab3e431db584 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Restricted (Non OJEU) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2022 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,761 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,761 |
| 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 | CITY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2022 at 15:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c7494b5-f87e-4bb0-af7b-ab3e431db584
- 10 Feb 2022 at 15:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c7494b5-f87e-4bb0-af7b-ab3e431db584
- 10 Feb 2022 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c7494b5-f87e-4bb0-af7b-ab3e431db584

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c7494b5-f87e-4bb0-af7b-ab3e431db584
  10th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3fb684c1-b3e2-492e-bd68-179aba793b42
  n/a

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