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title: "FS108108 The impact of Covid-19 on citizens vulnerable to household food insecurity"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2020-06-16"
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# FS108108 The impact of Covid-19 on citizens vulnerable to household food insecurity

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe4e70cc-5ab6-4052-87e2-23c8f48ea9a2

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is seeking research and consultancy services through the completed contract titled "FS108108 The impact of Covid-19 on citizens vulnerable to household food insecurity." This procurement process operates under a direct procurement method through a single tender action, with the contract period running from 1 June 2020 to 31 July 2020. The contract was awarded on 1 June 2020, and the relevant industry category is classified under research and development services. The award notice was published on 16 June 2020, highlighting a contract value of £38,704.50.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in research, particularly those focusing on social issues, public health, and food security. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders, as the procurement details indicate a preference for their inclusion. Engaging in this procurement could enable businesses to contribute meaningfully to addressing food insecurity while gaining valuable experience and furthering their networks in the public sector.

## Notice

FS108108 The impact of Covid-19 on citizens vulnerable to household food insecurity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e35a0232-c7b2-4387-a97f-95cd288056d3 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,704 |
| 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 | BRIGHT HARBOUR RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2020 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e35a0232-c7b2-4387-a97f-95cd288056d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e35a0232-c7b2-4387-a97f-95cd288056d3
  16th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/adc51ec8-205f-42bb-9fc3-f771069b459f
  n/a

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