Scope
Reference
C418918
Description
Suppliers are invited to carry out a comprehensive programme of consumer behaviour and market insight research into the use of food supplements across the United Kingdom.
The purpose of this work is to develop a robust, current understanding of consumer motivations, usage patterns, purchasing behaviours, and drivers of emerging trends in the food supplements sector. The findings will support the FSA in shaping future policy direction, targeting regulatory activity, prioritising workflow, and informing risk assessment processes relating to food supplements.
This project is split into two areas:
1. Market insights
2. Consumer insights questionnaire
Total value (estimated)
- £90,000 excluding VAT
- £108,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 28 April 2027
- 11 months, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
An optional extension period of up to four (4) weeks may be applied, solely to accommodate unforeseen delays. This extension is at the Authority’s discretion and does not alter the requirement for the Supplier to deliver all final outputs by 31 March 2027.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
30 March 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. |
Cost | 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