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WP9 Social Science - The impact of disruption on the UK food system

Awarded to The Social Agency/Basis Social Limited

Food Standards Agency(buyer)

Published
Published 30 October 2026

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Overview

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a call-off contract to The Social Agency/Basis Social Limited for a rapid evidence review examining the impact of disruptions on the UK food system. The work covers events such as the Covid-19 pandemic, geopolitical disruption, trade route issues, and climate change, assessing their effects on food system actors, food safety, authenticity, consumer interests, and food crime. The contract was awarded at a value of £49,960 to support the FSA's resilience planning and identify evidence gaps.

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

Award outcome

Awarded value
£49,960
Award date
29 October 2026
Contract period
2 November 2026 → 31 March 2027
Contract length
5 months
Winner
  • The Social Agency/Basis Social Limited

This contract ends on 31 March 2027.

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About the winner

The Social Agency/Basis Social Limited

Based in
London
Public contracts won
24
Across UK and EU notices

7 other contracts from Food Standards Agency since 2026, worth £477,318.

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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 34% 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

    30 October 2026

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