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title: "WP9 - Provision of Information"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d47f84f7-9106-4d9e-997c-dcfcb5589032"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# WP9 - Provision of Information

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d47f84f7-9106-4d9e-997c-dcfcb5589032

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has concluded a tender process titled 'WP9 - Provision of Information', aimed at publishing new best practice guidance on providing allergen information to consumers for food businesses dealing with loose food. The project, falling under the 'Research and development services and related consultancy services' industry category, was awarded on 15th November 2024, with IPSOS MORI UK LIMITED being the supplier. The contract, valued at £52,075, will commence on 1st November 2024 and conclude on 31st March 2025, covering areas including the United Kingdom, Europe, and several territories. This tender's procurement stage is complete, and the new guidance is set to be published in February 2025.

This tender presents an invaluable opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those adept at developing and disseminating policy guidelines within the food industry. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in food safety and allergen information will find this tender particularly fitting. Successful participation can bolster their portfolio, demonstrate their technical capabilities and improve their visibility in the public sector, potentially leading to more significant opportunities and business growth in the future.

## Notice

The FSA policy team is publishing new best practice guidance on how to provide allergen information to consumers for food businesses who sell loose food. Loose food is food which is not already packaged at the point at which consumers order it (e.g. restaurant/pub meals, take-aways, delis where food isn't already packaged). The new guidance will be published in February 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e7e871a-fcf7-4860-a5d8-765156b62b08 |
| 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 | 24 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,075 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,075 |
| 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 | IPSOS MORI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2024 at 19:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e7e871a-fcf7-4860-a5d8-765156b62b08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e7e871a-fcf7-4860-a5d8-765156b62b08
  24th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0701bbc-d855-4360-af07-d627c13f87ab
  WP9 Ipsos Contract_Redacted

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