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Food supplements Market insight

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
90000.0 GBP
Gross: 108000.0 GBP
Published
02 Mar 2026, 13:39
Deadline
30 Mar 2026, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79310000 - Market research services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018460-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 90,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 108,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+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 (cost): Commercial (20%)

Documents

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