---
title: "Vulnerable Groups Research - Request for Information"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000715314"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)"
published: "2022-11-30"
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# Vulnerable Groups Research - Request for Information

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000715314

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## Summary

Food Standards Scotland (FSS), a national agency based in Aberdeen, UK, is currently in the planning stage of a tender titled "Vulnerable Groups Research - Request for Information" within the industry category of food safety and regulation. The tender, initiated as a future requirement, aims to understand how Vulnerable Groups are defined and supported regarding risks from food. The procurement process is led by FSS as the buyer and is expected to progress towards the tender stage.

This opportunity presents a chance for organisations specializing in services related to food safety and regulation to engage with FSS in conducting research for vulnerable groups. Businesses interested in providing Literature and Evidence Review services focused on defining clinically vulnerable groups in Scotland in relation to foodborne diseases would be well-suited to compete in this upcoming tender. The communication regarding future notices is set for February 17, 2023, indicating a timeline for potential bidders to prepare for the procurement process.

## Notice

Food Standards Scotland is seeking information from organisations interested in tendering for a future requirement to conduct research into how Vulnerable Groups are defined and supported in relation to risks from food

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has an upcoming requirement to engage a Contractor to conduct a Literature and Evidence Review to define clinically vulnerable groups in relation to foodborne disease in Scotland and to provide recommendations to FSS on the most appropriate definition. FSS would like to engage with suppliers who may be interested in supplying the services required. Information provided will be used to inform the procurement of the services.. Please see the attached RfI document for full details

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV465683 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS) |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 5RL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV465683

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV465683&idx=1
  30th November 2022 - Vulnerable Groups Research - Request for Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV465683
  Vulnerable Groups Research - Request for Information - Food Standards Scotland is seeking information from organisations interested in tendering for a future requirement to conduct research into how Vulnerable Groups are defined and supported in relation to risks from food

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.foodstandards.gov.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=715314
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000715314

## Provenance

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