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title: "Audit of the display of food hygiene ratings and associated business attitudes survey"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046c20"
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# Audit of the display of food hygiene ratings and associated business attitudes survey

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046c20

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a tender titled "Audit of the display of food hygiene ratings and associated business attitudes survey" under the industry category of Research and Development services and related consultancy services. This tender, classified as a service procurement, covers the regions of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The procurement process is at the award stage, following the completion of an open procedure. Key dates include the tender period which ended on 3rd July 2024, with the contract being awarded on 12th August 2024 to I.F.F. Research Limited. The project involves auditing the display of food hygiene rating stickers at physical premises and online, along with conducting a survey to gauge business attitudes towards the food hygiene rating scheme. The contract value is £359,986.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, audits, and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in the food safety or hospitality sectors. Companies capable of providing detailed audits and comprehensive surveys stand to benefit, as these services help businesses ensure compliance and improve their public health standards. The awarded contract to I.F.F. Research Limited suggests that businesses with a proven track record in these domains are well-suited to compete. Participation in such tenders not only provides lucrative contracts but also helps firms establish relationships with government agencies, paving the way for future opportunities.

## Notice

The FSA wishes to recommission a representative audit of the display of food hygiene rating stickers at food business premises in England, Wales and Northern Ireland which are publicly accessible, and an accompanying audit of online rating display. The FSA also wishes to recommission an associated survey of food businesses in the three countries to assess attitudes towards and understanding of the Scheme, and the perceived impact of the Scheme on businesses.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The FSA wishes to recommission a representative audit of the display of food hygiene rating stickers at food business premises in England, Wales and Northern Ireland which are publicly accessible, and an accompanying audit of online rating display. The FSA also wishes to recommission an associated survey of food businesses in the three countries to assess attitudes towards and understanding of the Scheme, and the perceived impact of the Scheme on businesses.

Renewal: Subject to renewal after 3 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026055-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 3 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | £360,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £359,986 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | 7PR |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | I.F.F 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

- 16 Aug 2024 at 09:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026055-2024
- 29 May 2024 at 13:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016777-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.iffresearch.com
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.food.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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