Scope
Reference
C414539
Description
The FSA is seeking a supplier to deliver a UK‑focused legume allergy study under a 12‑month contract. The work will include a systematic evidence review, mapping of legume use in food products, and a feasibility assessment of social media analytics, culminating in a comprehensive final report.
Tenders are invited to address the following objectives:
• Review UK-relevant evidence on the prevalence and characteristics of legume allergy, and examine cross-reactivity between legumes, as well as provide information on how processing affects their allergenicity.
• Provide an overview of the use of legumes in UK food products (i.e. which legumes are being added to which foods and in what quantities).
• Conduct a feasibility study on using social media analytics to generate insights into consumer perceptions and experiences related to legume allergy.
• Consolidate all findings into a comprehensive report.
Total value (estimated)
- £85,000 excluding VAT
- £102,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79315000 - Social research services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
24 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders for FSA funded projects must be submitted through the health-family single e-Commercial System (Atamis), using the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | See Specification for more details. The technical criteria is broken down into 6 sections. |
Quality | 80.00% |
| Commercial | See specification for more details. The Commercial section is split into 5 sub-sections. |
Price | 20.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Food Standards Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJRM-6866-LYYX
YO1 7PR
York
YO1 7PR
United Kingdom
Region: UKE21 - York
Organisation type: Public authority - central government