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title: "FS244011 - Audit of display of food hygiene ratings in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales and business telephone survey"
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# FS244011 - Audit of display of food hygiene ratings in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales and business telephone survey

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbe7410a-ed84-4b40-9a41-7cce9467ac08

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has completed a public procurement process for the project titled "FS244011 - Audit of display of food hygiene ratings in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales and business telephone survey." This procurement, categorised under services, was initiated on 31st July 2017, with the contract period running until 31st March 2020. The procurement method was classified as "Other," and the tender period concluded on 29th June 2017. The contract was awarded to BMG Research Ltd following an approval on 30th July 2017. This initiative is vital for enhancing consumer access to food hygiene ratings across various regions in the UK.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in research, surveys, and public health assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender aligns with their capabilities, especially those with experience in conducting audits and surveys within the food industry. Engaging in similar contracts can help these businesses expand their portfolio, build credibility, and contribute to public welfare through enhanced food safety awareness.

## Notice

The FSA wished to commission a representative audit of the display of stickers for the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) at food business premises in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales. Monitoring display rates provides evidence of consumer accessibility to ratings at point of choice and allows a comparison of the voluntary scheme in England and the statutory schemes in Wales and Northern Ireland. The FSA also wished to commission an associated telephone survey of food businesses in the three countries to assess attitudes towards and understanding of the scheme, including the use of safeguards, the perceived impact of the scheme on businesses and other ways businesses might display ratings such as on publicity materials and websites.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67761e39-5257-447d-a491-84e37ac0a9d9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 | BMG RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2017 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67761e39-5257-447d-a491-84e37ac0a9d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67761e39-5257-447d-a491-84e37ac0a9d9
  7th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c938386e-a7ba-4e9c-81e5-0dbc82f2e2cb
  Redacted Contract

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