Scope
Reference
C381183
Description
The FSA is looking to appoint a contractor to bring together a team of relevant food system experts (including those with expertise in public health, nutrition, sustainability and food security) to deliver a systematic evidence review, case studies, and an evidence-based policy briefing, along with 1-2 expert round-tables to inform and shape the project design and outputs.
The aim of the review is to explore the efficacy of regulatory interventions to improve food system outcomes for deprived communities.
Key research questions:
1. Which regulatory interventions could be most effective in addressing outcomes related to healthier and more affordable food, good economic growth, environmentally sustainable and resilient supply, and vibrant food cultures in the UK food system?
2. What are the likely impacts and trade-offs at (a) population level, and specifically for (b) deprived communities?
3. What are the highest priority interventions to focus on, and where are the evidence gaps?
PLEASE NOTE CONTRACT START DATE IS 07/10/2025
Contract 1. Regulatory interventions to improve food system outcomes in deprived communities
Supplier
Contract value
- £79,678.85 excluding VAT
- £95,614.62 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
7 October 2025
Contract dates
- 8 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 5 months, 24 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
University of York
Heslington, York
York
YO10 5DD
United Kingdom
Region: UKE21 - York
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Regulatory interventions to improve food system outcomes in deprived communities
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