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title: "Information needs for FHS consumers when eating out, and information provision of allergen information in businesses selling non pre packed food"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d9d1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2021-11-03"
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# Information needs for FHS consumers when eating out, and information provision of allergen information in businesses selling non pre packed food

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d9d1

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency, based in York, UK, is overseeing a procurement process titled "Information needs for FHS consumers when eating out, and information provision of allergen information in businesses selling non pre packed food." This active tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy aimed at improving consumer experiences in non-prepacked food contexts. The tender period is currently ongoing, with a submission deadline set for 29th September 2021. The procurement method employed for this process is an open procedure, allowing for widespread participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in food safety, consumer behaviour, and allergen information management. Businesses equipped to conduct qualitative and quantitative research would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could not only enhance a company's visibility in the public sector but also contribute to improvements in consumer experiences, thus fostering growth within the food service industry.

## Notice

This research will inform FSA food hypersensitivity (FHS)projects aimed at improving the experience of consumers when purchasing non-prepacked food. Our aim is to explore consumer information requirements when eating out with a particular focus on consumers with FHS. We would also like to gain insight into how food business operators (FBO's) are currently providing information to consumers and understand the potential impacts of legislative change on FBO's

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This research will inform FSA food hypersensitivity (FHS)projects aimed at improving the experience of consumers when purchasing non-prepacked food. Our aim is to explore consumer information requirements when eating out with a particular focus on consumers with FHS. We would also like to gain insight into how food business operators (FBO's) are currently providing information to consumers and understand the potential impacts of legislative change on FBO's

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027625-2021 |
| 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 | 3 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £184,940 |

## 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 | BRITAIN THINKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2021 at 22:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027625-2021
- 25 Aug 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021089-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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