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title: "Mapping of Northern Ireland retail environment: assessing retail business struct"
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# Mapping of Northern Ireland retail environment: assessing retail business struct

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfa5eb9c-a0b3-46ac-b959-4a8c7084fe4e

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency, based in York, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "Mapping of Northern Ireland retail environment: assessing retail business structures." The procurement, classified under Research and Development services (CPV 73000000), covers various regions including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and beyond. This process began with a single tender action below the threshold, concluding with an award to CADA Consulting Limited. Key dates include the tender period's end on 21 December 2024, with the contract running from 22 December 2024 to 31 March 2025. The total value of the award is £49,200 GBP.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and consultancy services to contribute meaningfully to the retail sector's assessment in Northern Ireland. The project is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the contract's scope and specialised nature. By participating in such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolio, gain valuable experience, and establish themselves as leading providers of insightful retail market analysis.

## Notice

Mapping of Northern Ireland retail environment: assessing retail business structure

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad6e5c1b-0300-4654-8999-9c4bba7f4537 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,612 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,200 |
| 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 | CADA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 21:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad6e5c1b-0300-4654-8999-9c4bba7f4537

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad6e5c1b-0300-4654-8999-9c4bba7f4537
  31st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b177cc4-2abd-404d-be19-b1c17902f43f
  CADA signed contract_Redacted

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