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title: "WP2 Exploring awareness and impact of FSA guidance on glycerol slush-ice drinks consumption"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d02f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2026-07-21"
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# WP2 Exploring awareness and impact of FSA guidance on glycerol slush-ice drinks consumption

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d02f

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## Summary

The public procurement process detailed here involves the Food Standards Agency (FSA) based in York, United Kingdom. This contract, titled "WP2 Exploring awareness and impact of FSA guidance on glycerol slush-ice drinks consumption," falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development services. It reached the award stage and has been granted to The Social Agency/Basis Social Limited, located in London. Initiated as a direct procurement method below the threshold and without competition, the contract was officially signed on 21 July 2026, with its active duration starting from 22 July 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2027. The contract is part of a larger call-off framework focusing on social science research to improve food hygiene behaviours through effective translation of food safety knowledge.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those specialising in social science research, food safety, and public health consultancy. Large companies with expertise in these areas and the ability to conduct comprehensive research aligned with FSA’s corporate priorities would be well-suited to engage and contribute effectively. Such projects not only allow businesses to expand their portfolio in government contracts but also offer a platform to innovate and influence public health practices, thereby aligning business growth with impactful social contributions.

## 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/068848-2026 |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £74,115 |

## 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

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 15:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068848-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068848-2026
  21st July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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