---
title: "Scottish Authorities Food Enforcement Rebuild (SAFER) Food Business Social Research"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0552cd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)"
published: "2025-09-24"
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# Scottish Authorities Food Enforcement Rebuild (SAFER) Food Business Social Research

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0552cd

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is titled "Scottish Authorities Food Enforcement Rebuild (SAFER) Food Business Social Research" and is classified under research services. This contract, based in the UKM region, underwent an open procurement procedure. The award phase was completed with IFF Research Ltd winning the contract, which will commence from 29th September 2025 and conclude on 28th May 2026. The procurement's primary phase is now complete, with the contract status recorded as active as of 24th September 2025.

The focus on research services presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in research and compliance support within the food industry. With a contract value of approximately £111,745.36, businesses experienced in conducting social research for food business operators and those familiar with legal compliance in the food sector would find this contract particularly rewarding. Companies that can provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions will have a strong competitive edge, particularly SMEs, which were prominent during the bids, presenting a field ripe for expansion and collaboration.

## Notice

FSS has a requirement for research to be conducted and evidence gathered from Food Business Operators to support both the development of the SAFER programme as well as FSS's statutory business-as-usual responsibilities to support businesses to comply with food law.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Requirement for research to be conducted and evidence gathered from Food Business Operators to support both the development of the SAFER programme as well as FSS's statutory business-as-usual responsibilities to support businesses to comply with food law.

Options: As part of the contract agreement, A rate card will be obtained to provide fixed costing for any additional Ad-Hoc research required in connection to research subject matter and solely within specified contract period.

Renewal: Option to extend for additional 4 months at sole discretion of the Purchaser

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059435-2025 |
| 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 | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £111,745 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IFF RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 15:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059435-2025
- 24 Jun 2025 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034821-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.foodstandards.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799567
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA24524

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