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title: "FS430936 FSA and Official Controls: Research with food business operators"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c28724c4-4c79-429d-b2e3-9891c7aace19"
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# FS430936 FSA and Official Controls: Research with food business operators

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c28724c4-4c79-429d-b2e3-9891c7aace19

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is seeking tenders for the project titled "FS430936 FSA and Official Controls: Research with food business operators". This initiative falls under the industry category of research and development services, and is located within the United Kingdom. The current procurement stage is active, with the tender period scheduled to close on 8 November 2021. The contract is set to commence on 20 December 2021 and will last until 1 April 2026. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for maximum participation.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in research and development services, market analysis, or consultancy within the food industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, as the Food Standards Agency is actively inviting diverse participation to gather insights from food business operators. Engaging in such research may help businesses expand their market reach and deepen their understanding of client needs in the food sector.

## Notice

Tenderers are invited to carry out three waves of research on a biennial basis to understand FBOs views of the FSA and its official controls and to monitor the changes which occur between waves.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57ea5108-99d4-4bfd-8330-e548c27f2941 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2021 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2021 at 09:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57ea5108-99d4-4bfd-8330-e548c27f2941

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57ea5108-99d4-4bfd-8330-e548c27f2941
  8th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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