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National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) Review

Awarded to Cambridge University Technical Services Limited

Food Standards Agency(buyer)

Published
Published 22 October 2026

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Overview

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract to investigate potential changes to the methodology used in the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS). The project aims to optimize data collected for use in food safety exposure assessments while continuing to meet stakeholder requirements. The contract was awarded to Cambridge University Technical Services Limited on 20 October 2026 for a value of £49,551.05.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Below threshold - without competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
22 October 2026
Classification (CPV)
Research and development consultancy services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£49,551
Award date
20 October 2026
Contract period
1 November 2026 → 31 March 2027
Contract length
5 months
Could run to
12 May 2027
Winner
  • Cambridge University Technical Services Limited

This contract ends on 31 March 2027, or 12 May 2027 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

Cambridge University Technical Services Limited

Based in
Cambridge
Public contracts won
26
Across UK and EU notices

1 other contract from Food Standards Agency since 2025, worth £120,679.

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Market context

Typical award in Research and development services and related consultancy services

£75,843

Median of 4,552 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 35% below the median.

Food Standards Agency in the last 12 months

47

contracts awarded, worth £10,754,583 in total

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  1. Contract

    22 October 2026

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