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    ContractsExternal Consultancy Support for Food Regulation Policy Development
    Awarded contract

    External Consultancy Support for Food Regulation Policy Development

    Awarded
    £139.2k
    Published 16 Sept 2026

    Consultancy support needed for developing future food regulation policies and strategy through the GCA management consultancy framework.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 16 Sept 2026· 6 days agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £139.2k
    Published 16 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £139,210
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      10 Aug 2026
      1 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • IM
      IPSOS MORI UK LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 6 days ago.

    16 Sept 2026Today10 Aug 2026

    Brief

    This procurement opportunity provides external consultancy support for the Future of Food Regulation Programme. The tender was conducted through the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) RM6309 Management Consultancy Framework 4, Lot 2, which focuses on strategy and policy advisory services. Organizations with relevant expertise in food regulation, policy development, and strategic implementation are encouraged to apply. This engagement supports the development and advancement of food regulation policies and frameworks.

    Track record

    14 awards · 11 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    b49794e2-b030-4e61-bfc3-38fb685c189f-914253
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    Buyer
    FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
    Sector
    Research & Innovation