---
title: "The Consumer Interest in Food"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c9c5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2021-10-06"
---

# The Consumer Interest in Food

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c9c5

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency (FSA), based in York, UK, has initiated the procurement process for a project titled "The Consumer Interest in Food". This tender falls under the research and development services category and aims to conduct multi-staged, mixed method research involving UK consumers. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 30 August 2021. The total estimated value of the contract is £200,000, with an initial bidding period that closes on the specified deadline. The procurement method utilized is an open procedure, allowing any interested party to submit bids.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in social research, consumer insights, and related consultancy services. Companies equipped to engage in mixed-method research and those with experience in the UK market would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. The FSA's focus on understanding consumer interests provides an ideal platform for firms capable of delivering comprehensive analysis and innovative research methodologies.

## Notice

The FSA wishes to commission multi-staged, mixed method, iterative research with UK wide consumers in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland to help understand and articulate the consumer interest when it comes to food.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The FSA wishes to commission multi-staged, mixed method, iterative research with UK wide consumers in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland to help understand and articulate the consumer interest when it comes to food.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024971-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £179,469 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024971-2021
- 19 Jul 2021 at 21:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016984-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://food.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.food.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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