---
title: "Vulnerable Groups Research - Request for Information"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0389a8"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0389a8"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0389a8.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0389a8.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)"
published: "2022-11-30"
---

# Vulnerable Groups Research - Request for Information

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0389a8

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0389a8)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0389a8.json)

## Summary

The Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is planning a tender titled "Vulnerable Groups Research - Request for Information". The procurement falls under the services category with the CPV classification of "Design and execution of research and development". The purpose of this tender is to gather information for a future research project on how Vulnerable Groups are defined and supported in relation to food risks. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice date set for February 17, 2023. The buying organization, FSS, is located in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services, research consultancy services, and other related research services. Companies specialising in defining clinically vulnerable groups related to foodborne disease in Scotland may find this tender particularly suitable. Interested parties should engage with FSS to contribute to the Literature and Evidence Review process, which will ultimately inform the procurement of services. The communication of this tender highlights the importance of engaging early with the buying organization to influence the research direction and potential opportunities for business growth.

## Notice

Food Standards Scotland is seeking information from organisations interested in tendering for a future requirement to conduct research into how Vulnerable Groups are defined and supported in relation to risks from food

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has an upcoming requirement to engage a Contractor to conduct a Literature and Evidence Review to define clinically vulnerable groups in relation to foodborne disease in Scotland and to provide recommendations to FSS on the most appropriate definition. FSS would like to engage with suppliers who may be interested in supplying the services required. Information provided will be used to inform the procurement of the services. Additional information: Please see the attached RfI document for full details

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033991-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Feb 2023 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS) |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 5RL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2022 at 16:38 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033991-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.foodstandards.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000715314
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=715314
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA24524

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0389a8. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0389a8.json.