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title: "FS431024 Evaluation of the rollout and implementation of the Pre-Packed for Direct Sale (PPDS) Requirements which came into effect in October 2021"
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# FS431024 Evaluation of the rollout and implementation of the Pre-Packed for Direct Sale (PPDS) Requirements which came into effect in October 2021

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034db5

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has recently awarded a contract for the evaluation of the rollout and implementation of the Pre-Packed for Direct Sale (PPDS) Requirements, which came into effect in October 2021. The contract, awarded to IFF Research Ltd, is in the services category under the CPV classification for research and development services and related consultancy services. The evaluation aims to understand the effects of the new labelling requirements on various stakeholders, including consumers with food hypersensitivities, food business operators, and local authorities. The total contract value is £192,673.15, and it was signed on 27th September 2022.

This tender by The Food Standards Agency provides an opportunity for businesses in the research and consultancy services sector to engage in evaluating regulatory changes related to allergen labelling in the food industry. Companies with expertise in conducting mixed method evaluations involving stakeholder engagement can leverage their capabilities to bid for this contract. The evaluation will help businesses understand the impacts of the new labelling requirements and contribute to improving food safety practices in the UK.

## Notice

On 1 October 2021 new pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) allergen labelling requirements came into effect in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. This change meant that PPDS foods must be labelled with a full list of ingredients, with allergens2 emphasised. We are looking to commission a contractor who can design and deliver a mixed method evaluation of these new requirements. The evaluation should engage three key stakeholder groups to build a holistic picture of the new labelling requirements' effects: * consumers with food hypersensitivities (FHS consumers), who were the intended beneficiaries of the changes. * food business operators (FBOs), who are responsible for implementing the changes within their businesses. * local authorities (LAs), who are responsible for monitoring FBO compliance with food safety regulations, of which PPDS is one part.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

On 1 October 2021 new pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) allergen labelling requirements came into effect in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. This change meant that PPDS foods must be labelled with a full list of ingredients, with allergens2 emphasised. We are looking to commission a contractor who can design and deliver a mixed method evaluation of these new requirements. The evaluation should engage three key stakeholder groups to build a holistic picture of the new labelling requirements' effects: * consumers with food hypersensitivities (FHS consumers), who were the intended beneficiaries of the changes. * food business operators (FBOs), who are responsible for implementing the changes within their businesses. * local authorities (LAs), who are responsible for monitoring FBO compliance with food safety regulations, of which PPDS is one part.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027072-2022 |
| 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 | 27 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £192,673 |

## 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 | IFF 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

- 27 Sep 2022 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027072-2022
- 4 Jul 2022 at 14:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018189-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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