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title: "Research into experiences of businesses providing out of home nutrition information in Scotland and Wales"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000800612"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)"
published: "2026-01-13"
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# Research into experiences of businesses providing out of home nutrition information in Scotland and Wales

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000800612

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## Summary

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has initiated a public procurement process for a project titled "Research into experiences of businesses providing out of home nutrition information in Scotland and Wales." This tender, currently at the tender stage, seeks an external supplier to conduct research on the business experiences of providing calorie or nutrition information within Scotland and Wales' out-of-home food sector. The FSS, a national or federal agency located in Aberdeen, is overseeing this open procedure, which is part of the broader Food Safety industry category. The value of the contract is £115,000 GBP, and the procurement method supports electronic submissions. Key procurement dates include the tender submission deadline on 7th October 2025, with an award period starting immediately thereafter. Potential suppliers may deliver the research remotely, although the focus remains on businesses within the UK.

This tender presents significant business development opportunities, particularly for research and consultancy firms specializing in nutrition, health policy, or the food and beverage industry. Businesses with expertise in digital data collection methods or possessing robust ties to the food service sector in the UK will be especially well-suited to compete. Given the scope to perform the research remotely, organisations without a local presence in Scotland or Wales may still find this an attractive opportunity. Furthermore, businesses capable of interpreting complex data into actionable recommendations for policy can leverage this project to expand their portfolio and impact in public health consultancy, tapping into a market increasingly focused on enhancing consumer health through informed food choices.

## Notice

Food Standards Scotland is looking to contract with an external supplier to undertake research into the business experience of providing calorie or nutrition information in out of home businesses in Scotland and Wales.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In 2021, the Scottish Government published the Diet and healthy weight out of home (OOH) action plan (https://www.gov.scot/publications/diet-and-healthy-weight-out-of-home-action-plan/) following recommendations from Food Standards Scotland (FSS) in 2019. Among the recommendations made by FSS included one to make calorie labelling mandatory in the OOH sector in Scotland, at the point of consumer choice. Scotland and Wales both independently consulted on mandatory calorie labelling in out of home settings, in 2022. Following uncertainty and concerns around calorie labelling from the public, and recognition of the need to explore alternative methods, including providing wider nutrition information and providing information on request, as opposed to at the point of sale, the decision to mandate calorie labelling was paused in both Scotland and Wales. Most of the research on calorie labelling policy has focused on the impact on consumer behaviour, more recently, the impact on eating disorders, and to a much less extent, business reformulation. There has not been any research undertaken to explore the feasibility of providing broader nutrition information as opposed to only calorie information, and the feasibility of providing this on an on-request basis as opposed to at the point-of-choice. No research of this kind has been undertaken in Scotland or Wales, where calorie labelling is not mandatory, nor across a representative range of businesses operating in Scotland or Wales. FSS is looking to contract with an external supplier to undertake research into exploring the implications of businesses providing calorie / nutrition information and the feasibility of providing the information on request as opposed to at the point of sale. Specifically, the proposed aims are to: 1. Determine the extent to which businesses selling food in the OOH sector in Scotland and Wales voluntarily provide calorie or nutrition information both online and in-store. 2. Explore experiences of businesses (including those providing bilingual menus) providing calorie and/or nutrition information (including perceived impacts on consumer choices). 3. Explore actions taken by businesses when providing calorie/nutrition information. 4. Explore the implications of businesses providing broader nutrition information, as opposed to only calorie information, including impacts if UK nations take different approaches. 5. Explore the feasibility of businesses providing calorie / nutrition information in a different format for example on-request / available through others means such as via a QR Code as opposed to, at the point of choice , including impacts if UK nations take different approaches.

Renewal: The contract may be extended, at the sole discretion of the Purchaser, by a further 3 x 1 month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547045 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £109,563 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IFF RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547045
- 18 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539460
- 21 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535055

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539460&idx=4
  29th September 2025 - C2 - Technical Award Criteria Questionnaire (TENDERER TO COMPLETE)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539460&idx=11
  29th September 2025 - C2 - Technical Award Criteria Questionnaire (TENDERER TO COMPLETE)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539460&idx=5
  18th September 2025 - C3 - Cyber Security Supplier Assurance Questionnaire (TENDERER TO COMPLETE)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539460&idx=6
  18th September 2025 - D - Draft Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539460&idx=7
  18th September 2025 - D1 - Schedule 1 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539460&idx=8
  18th September 2025 - D2 - Schedule 2 - Pricing (TENDERER TO COMPLETE)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539460&idx=9
  18th September 2025 - E - Form of Tender (TENDERER TO COMPLETE)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539460&idx=10
  18th September 2025 - Tender Return Checklist (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539460&idx=1
  18th September 2025 - A - ITT Covering Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539460&idx=2
  18th September 2025 - B - Instructions to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539460&idx=3
  18th September 2025 - C - Selection and Award Criteria
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535055
  Research into experiences of businesses providing out of home nutrition information in Scotland and Wales - Food Standards Scotland is looking to contract with an external supplier to undertake research into the business experience of providing calorie or nutrition information in out of home businesses in Scotland and Wales.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539460
  Research into experiences of businesses providing out of home nutrition information in Scotland and Wales - Food Standards Scotland is looking to contract with an external supplier to undertake research into the business experience of providing calorie or nutrition information in out of home businesses in Scotland and Wales.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547045
  Research into experiences of businesses providing out of home nutrition information in Scotland and Wales - Food Standards Scotland is looking to contract with an external supplier to undertake research into the business experience of providing calorie or nutrition information in out of home businesses in Scotland and Wales.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.foodstandards.gov.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800612
- https://www.gov.scot/publications/diet-and-healthy-weight-out-of-home-action-plan/

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