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title: "Northern Ireland take home food and drink purchasing data for 2024 and 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060dee"
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buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
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# Northern Ireland take home food and drink purchasing data for 2024 and 2025

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060dee

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency (FSA), located in York, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process regarding the acquisition of Northern Ireland take-home food and drink purchasing data for 2024 and 2025. This contract, falling under the 'services' category, was completed using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The procurement pertains to market research services and was awarded to Numerator UK Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London. The contract is active and commenced on 26th January 2026, set to end on 31st March 2026, with a gross value of £163,419.60. This tender, part of the public authority-central government legal basis, focused on improving dietary health insights in Northern Ireland.

This procurement represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in market research, particularly those with capabilities in social research and research and development services, to engage with government entities seeking detailed consumer purchasing insights. Companies experienced in delivering data-driven insights and consultancy in the food and beverage sector could leverage this tender to expand their market share within the public sector by showcasing their expertise in handling similar contracts. By aligning with the strategic goals of public health and dietary research, these businesses can strengthen their portfolio and foster long-term growth through prospective collaborations with government bodies like the Food Standards Agency.

## Notice

FSA in NI continues with the previous data provider to obtain NI take home food and drink purchasing data for years 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2025. The aim of obtaining this data is to explore take home food and drink purchases in NI and identify food and drink categories that are of concern to dietary health and examine key trends.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006430-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £136,183 |

## 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 | NUMERATOR |

## 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
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 08:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006430-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006430-2026
  26th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.food.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.numerator.com/contact-us/

## Provenance

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