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title: "FS431024 Evaluation of the rollout and implementation of the Pre-Packed for Direct Sale (PPDS) Requirements which came into effect in October 2021"
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# FS431024 Evaluation of the rollout and implementation of the Pre-Packed for Direct Sale (PPDS) Requirements which came into effect in October 2021

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfe8ce9d-adf8-45d6-a77e-f7064f2bf6eb

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for the evaluation of the rollout and implementation of the Pre-Packed for Direct Sale (PPDS) Requirements that came into effect in October 2021. The contract, valued at £193,673.15 GBP, involves research and development services and related consultancy services. The tender was initiated on 1st October 2021, with a tender period ending on 11th August 2022. The contract period spans from 27th September 2022 to 31st March 2023.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those experienced in evaluating regulatory changes in the food industry, to engage with the Food Standards Agency. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The contracting process is at the award stage, offering insights into how public-private partnerships can drive innovation and compliance within the food safety sector.

## Notice

On 1 October 2021 new pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) allergen labelling requirements came into effect in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. This change meant that PPDS foods must be labelled with a full list of ingredients, with allergens2 emphasised. We are looking to commission a contractor who can design and deliver a mixed method evaluation of these new requirements. The evaluation should engage three key stakeholder groups to build a holistic picture of the new labelling requirements' effects: - consumers with food hypersensitivities (FHS consumers), who were the intended beneficiaries of the changes. - food business operators (FBOs), who are responsible for implementing the changes within their businesses. - local authorities (LAs), who are responsible for monitoring FBO compliance with food safety regulations, of which PPDS is one part.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7d2ce5b-9c0b-4065-af2a-f0d438728e7b |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £192,673 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £193,673 |
| 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 | IFF RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2022 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7d2ce5b-9c0b-4065-af2a-f0d438728e7b
- 4 Jul 2022 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beb8fac6-84cb-4fe6-aa5e-84cdff396880

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7d2ce5b-9c0b-4065-af2a-f0d438728e7b
  30th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beb8fac6-84cb-4fe6-aa5e-84cdff396880
  4th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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