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title: "Workpackage 1: Raw pet food consumer research"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b415"
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# Workpackage 1: Raw pet food consumer research

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b415

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## Summary

The public procurement process, led by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), concerns a project titled "Workpackage 1: Raw pet food consumer research." This initiative falls within the services industry category and is located in York, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete with the contract commencing on 15th June 2026 and ending on 31st March 2027. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically set below the threshold without competition. The primary focus involves research and development services, particularly social science research, in alignment with FSA's priorities on food safety and hygiene knowledge translation.

This tender opens pathways for businesses with specialisation in research and development, market research, and social research services to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Companies adept in consultancy within these domains, particularly those with experience in social science or food safety, would find this contract an advantageous opportunity. Although the procurement was secured by The Social Agency/Basis Social Limited, the contract underscores the potential for large-scale businesses that can deliver on intricate research requirements. Such engagements not only enhance credibility but also forge connections with central government bodies, offering avenues for future collaborations and growth.

## Notice

Calling off from C425727 Research: Social Science Call-Off. Using the call-off process the FSA commissioned a social science research project aligned with FSA's Area of Research Interest 'What are the drivers of poor food hygiene behaviours in households and food businesses, and how can food safety knowledge be best translated into safer practices?' and FSA's Corporate Priority 'Risk Analysis informed by evidence'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055705-2026 |
| 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 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## 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 SOCIAL AGENCY/BASIS SOCIAL |

## 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

- 12 Jun 2026 at 12:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055705-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055705-2026
  12th June 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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