The FSA seeks a sampling contractor to collect antimicrobial resistance data from retail beef and pork across the UK in 2027, working collaboratively with a separately-appointed testing laboratory.
Tender closed on 1 Sept 2026. Awaiting award.
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In research innovation, FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY has awarded 21 contracts to 13 suppliers.
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Across research innovation, the most active winners are IPSOS MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED, WSP UK LIMITED, IFF RESEARCH LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.
Research to understand why UK consumers purchase illegally imported animal products and how to reduce demand through evidence-based interventions.
Commission research to understand how consumers engage with food safety information online and develop evidence-based communication strategies to counter misinformation.
Analyze biomarkers in urine samples to measure consumer exposure to non-sugar sweeteners and other food additives for regulatory assessment.
The FSA seeks to review and improve the National Diet and Nutrition Survey methodology to better support food safety risk assessments and exposure evaluation.
Funding up to £280,000 to establish collaborative networks of data professionals sharing knowledge and improving services for social science researchers.
ESRC Grow Awards provide £100,000-£500,000 in funding to help social science researchers advance their careers through skills development, methodological training, and independence-building over 18-60 months.
ESRC Explore Awards fund ambitious, innovative social science research projects up to £2 million for UK-based individuals and small research teams over five years.
A five-day interactive research sandpit in March 2027 offering up to £2 million in funding for novel metascience projects using UKRI administrative data.
