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FS430727 Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL)
Research and development services and related consultancy services
UK
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline 28 Jul 2021, 12:00 BST
Lots published1
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Tenderline Synopsis: The Food Standards Agency: "FS430727 Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL)". Published status: active. Published value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 28 Jul 2021, 12:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | The Food Standards Agency | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | Closed 28 Jul 2021, 12:00 BST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | Not published |
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Coverage: 33 active published awards; 28 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityThe Food Standards Agency | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statusactive | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published10 Jun 2021, 22:45 BST | Last source update10 Jun 2021, 22:45 BST | Recurring procurementNo |
ClassificationResearch and development services and related consultancy services | ||
Delivery area UK | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-02bab8 | ||
What is being bought
PAL can provide important information to food hypersensitive (FHS) consumers if the wording and format of the warning is clear and supported by a thorough risk assessment. However, where the warning is unclear and used in untargeted way – for example as a blanket disclaimer - it can reduce consumer choice, without offering any real protection and reduce overall trust in the warning, creating anxiety for consumers and impacting upon their safety.
To address the inconsistent and untargeted application of PAL we need to first improve our thinking and test a range of policy proposals with stakeholders. The aim is that a consensus is reached on the best solutions to address the issues within this complex and uncertain area of food policy.
We are looking to commission a contractor who can design and deliver a comprehensive consultation on new policy proposals.
The study should be completed within 7 months of the contract being signed.
The consultation will need to capture feedback from a broad range and number of stakeholders, in order for the FSA to be able to implement policies relating to PAL in future in the confidence that they have been robustly tested with stakeholders.
What changed
From the official release history
- Status changed to active
10 Jun 2021, 22:45 BST - Official notice release published
10 Jun 2021, 22:45 BST - Submission deadline changed to 28 Jul 2021, 12:00 BST
10 Jun 2021, 22:45 BST - Buyer information updated
10 Jun 2021, 22:45 BST
Lots and requirements (1)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Individual lot title not publishedactivePublished valueNot publishedPAL can provide important information to food hypersensitive (FHS) consumers if the wording and format of the warning is clear and supported by a thorough risk assessment. However, where the warning is unclear and used in untargeted way – for example as a blanket disclaimer - it can reduce consumer choice, without offering any real protection and reduce overall trust in the warning, creating anxiety for consumers and impacting upon their safety. To address the inconsistent and untargeted application of PAL we need to first improve our thinking and test a range of policy proposals with stakeholders. The aim is that a consensus is reached on the best solutions to address the issues within this complex and uncertain area of food policy. We are looking to commission a contractor who can design and deliver a comprehensive consultation on new policy proposals. The study should be completed within 7 months of the contract being signed. The consultation will need to capture feedback from a broad range and number of stakeholders, in order for the FSA to be able to implement policies relating to PAL in future in the confidence that they have been robustly tested with stakeholders.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
10 Jun 2021, 22:45 BST - Submission deadline
28 Jul 2021, 12:00 BST
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published |
ContractsNo contract published |
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
The Food Standards Agency
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