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Investigating Legume Allergy in the UK

Food Standards Agency

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Food Standards Agency

Buyer Address: YO1 7PR, York, UKE21, YO1 7PR, United Kingdom

Contact Name: FSA Commercial

Contact Email: fsa.commercial@food.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
85000.0 GBP
Gross: 102000.0 GBP
Published
26 Jan 2026, 13:31
Deadline
24 Feb 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006665-2026

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Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 85,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 102,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (80%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Commercial (20%)

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