--- title: "FS430727 Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bab8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02bab8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02bab8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02bab8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY" published: "2021-06-10" --- # FS430727 Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL) Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bab8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02bab8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02bab8.json) ## Summary The Food Standards Agency is seeking proposals for the project titled "FS430727 Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL)" under the research and development services category. This active tender is currently in the open procurement stage, with the submission deadline set for 28 July 2021. The successful contractor will be required to complete a comprehensive consultation on new policy proposals within 210 days following the contract signing, which will take place in the UK. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in food safety, public policy consultation, and stakeholder engagement. Companies capable of conducting in-depth research and providing actionable insights on allergen labelling policies will find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively. The project not only allows for the exploration of innovative solutions in a vital area of food policy but also enables firms to contribute to improving consumer safety and trust in food labelling. ## Notice PAL can provide important information to food hypersensitive (FHS) consumers if the wording and format of the warning is clear and supported by a thorough risk assessment. However, where the warning is unclear and used in untargeted way - for example as a blanket disclaimer - it can reduce consumer choice, without offering any real protection and reduce overall trust in the warning, creating anxiety for consumers and impacting upon their safety. To address the inconsistent and untargeted application of PAL we need to first improve our thinking and test a range of policy proposals with stakeholders. The aim is that a consensus is reached on the best solutions to address the issues within this complex and uncertain area of food policy. We are looking to commission a contractor who can design and deliver a comprehensive consultation on new policy proposals. The study should be completed within 7 months of the contract being signed. The consultation will need to capture feedback from a broad range and number of stakeholders, in order for the FSA to be able to implement policies relating to PAL in future in the confidence that they have been robustly tested with stakeholders. ### Lot Information Lot 1 PAL can provide important information to food hypersensitive (FHS) consumers if the wording and format of the warning is clear and supported by a thorough risk assessment. However, where the warning is unclear and used in untargeted way - for example as a blanket disclaimer - it can reduce consumer choice, without offering any real protection and reduce overall trust in the warning, creating anxiety for consumers and impacting upon their safety. To address the inconsistent and untargeted application of PAL we need to first improve our thinking and test a range of policy proposals with stakeholders. The aim is that a consensus is reached on the best solutions to address the issues within this complex and uncertain area of food policy. We are looking to commission a contractor who can design and deliver a comprehensive consultation on new policy proposals. The study should be completed within 7 months of the contract being signed. The consultation will need to capture feedback from a broad range and number of stakeholders, in order for the FSA to be able to implement policies relating to PAL in future in the confidence that they have been robustly tested with stakeholders. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013127-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 10 Jun 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013127-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.food.gov.uk - https://food.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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