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title: "Investigating Legume Allergy in the UK"
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# Investigating Legume Allergy in the UK

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0608c5

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency, a public authority in the central government located in York, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract titled "Investigating Legume Allergy in the UK" to The University of Surrey. The procurement, completed under an open competition method, falls under the services category and specifically targets market research, research and development, and related consultancy services. The contract period extends from 1st June 2026 to 30th May 2027, with a total gross value of £101,999.04. This award follows an active tender stage which began on 19th January 2026, with a submission deadline on 24th February 2026.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations involved in research services, particularly those specialising in food allergies, market research, and social media analytics. With a focus on legume allergy prevalence and consumer perceptions, businesses capable of running comprehensive social media analytics and conducting detailed allergen studies are well-suited for such tenders. The open procurement method provides an accessible entry point for both established players and SMEs capable of offering innovative solutions within the below-threshold competition framework.

## Notice

The FSA is seeking a supplier to deliver a UK-focused legume allergy study under a 12-month contract. The work will include a systematic evidence review, mapping of legume use in food products, and a feasibility assessment of social media analytics, culminating in a comprehensive final report. Tenders are invited to address the following objectives: * Review UK-relevant evidence on the prevalence and characteristics of legume allergy, and examine cross-reactivity between legumes, as well as provide information on how processing affects their allergenicity. * Provide an overview of the use of legumes in UK food products (i.e. which legumes are being added to which foods and in what quantities). * Conduct a feasibility study on using social media analytics to generate insights into consumer perceptions and experiences related to legume allergy. * Consolidate all findings into a comprehensive report.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051196-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | £85,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £84,999 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF SURREY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 08:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051196-2026
- 26 Jan 2026 at 13:31 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006665-2026
- 19 Jan 2026 at 14:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004372-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051196-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006665-2026
  26th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004372-2026
  19th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.food.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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