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title: "Dietary Surveys and Analysis"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ef1c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)"
published: "2026-02-04"
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# Dietary Surveys and Analysis

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ef1c

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## Summary

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has issued an active tender for "Dietary Surveys and Analysis," focusing on survey services in the UK, particularly Scotland, with a budget of £600,000. This procurement, part of FSS's Nutrition Programme, aims to monitor dietary progress towards Scottish Dietary Goals. The tender, published on 4th February 2026, is in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 9th March 2026. The project duration is set for three years with an option for a two-year extension. FSS is open to consortium approaches or subcontracting, highlighting their preference for diverse expertise. The procurement method is open, allowing electronic submissions via the provided platform.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses in survey design, conduction, and analysis, particularly those with expertise in dietary assessments or public health nutrition. It offers potential growth for firms capable of leveraging innovative survey technologies, such as the Intake24 system. Ideal candidates may include those in the fields of demographic research, public health data analysis, or organisations with experience in mixed methods research that can address specialised population groups. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio in government contracts and contribute significantly to public health advancements in Scotland.

## Notice

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is the public sector food body for Scotland. Our vision is a food and drink environment that benefits, protects and is trusted by consumers. We are here to make sure that food is safe to eat, ensure consumers know what they are eating, and improve the extent to which they have diets that are conducive to good health. The Nutrition Programme includes a dietary surveillance work stream to monitor and report progress towards the Scottish Dietary Goals (SDGs). FSS are looking to award a contract to a provider who can conduct dietary surveys and analysis over a period of three (3) years with the option to extend up to a further 24 months. FSS are considering a single service provider to deliver this requirement, however one organisation may not be able to fulfil all elements of this requirement alone. As a result, would welcome and encourage consortium approaches or sub-contracting to ensure that the right blend of expertise is available.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

FSS's primary method for assessing dietary intake in Scotland is via an online, multiple pass dietary assessment method known as Intake24, which has been used to collect data as part of the Scottish Health Survey (SHeS) since 2021. This provides FSS with robust dietary intake data in a representative sample of the Scottish population, linked with demographic and health data collected in the main SHeS survey allowing us to monitor progress towards the SDGs. Although representative of the whole of Scotland, SHeS does not allow FSS to take a close look at the dietary intake of smaller groups of interest e.g. minority groups. Conducting additional surveys in specific population groups in Scotland, using Intake24, would allow FSS to further investigate dietary intakes in these groups. The provider will complete a range of projects in the field of surveys and analysis, including but not limited to: - Designing, conducting and analysing a survey on ethnic minority groups in Scotland using Intake24. - Conducting analysis on retail and out of home purchase of food and drink in Scotland. - Research considering the wider environmental impact diet has on food systems. - Research incorporating qualitative measures to provide a mixed methods approach building on quantitative research. - To conduct literature reviews as required by FSS.

Options: The specification is not exhaustive, and the contract will also allow FSS to commission additional pieces of work to meet our evidence and policy needs in relation to dietary intakes and food behaviours, and to support delivery of our Public Health Nutrition Strategy.

Renewal: with the option to extend for a further 2 (two) years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010097-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | At the end of the contract period. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79311100 - Survey design services
- 79311200 - Survey conduction services
- 79311300 - Survey analysis services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010097-2026
- 4 Dec 2025 at 16:34 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079903-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.foodstandards.gov.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817460
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=822742
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=822742
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA24524
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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