---
title: "Purchasing consumer panel data on chicken sales"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066fc6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2026-03-20"
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# Purchasing consumer panel data on chicken sales

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066fc6

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency, a central government public authority based in York, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for purchasing consumer panel data on chicken sales. This contract aims to analyse changes in purchase patterns that may have contributed to increased levels of Campylobacter and Salmonella. Transitioning from frozen to fresh products and other factors are among the areas of interest. The procurement process, culminating in the award on 20 March 2026, followed a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition, focusing on market research services. The contract period runs from 13 March 2026 to 12 April 2026, engaging NUMERATOR UK LIMITED as the supplier. The procurement stage is complete, providing a focused opportunity for understanding consumer behaviours in the food sector. 

For businesses specialising in market research and consumer analysis, especially those experienced in the food industry, there arises an opportunity for growth by leveraging insights from this data. Such businesses can use the findings to develop strategic recommendations or new products that cater to consumer needs while addressing food safety concerns. As NUMERATOR UK LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, holds the contract, similar capabilities could position other businesses well for potential collaborations or future opportunities involving governmental contracts in research and development consultancy. This contract highlights how specialised knowledge in consumer trends and market research can play a significant role in public health initiatives and commercial strategy within the food standards sector.

## Notice

Obtaining purchase panel data on chicken sales. This is to understand if changes in purchase patterns may have contribute to increases in levels of Campylobacter and Salmonella e.g. switch from frozen to fresh, types of products.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025532-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,738 |

## 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

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 08:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025532-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025532-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.food.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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