Investigating Legume Allergy in the UK
A Tender Notice
by FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- 1 year
- Value
- £85K
- Sector
- PROFESSIONAL
- Published
- 19 Jan 2026
- Delivery
- 01 Apr 2026 to 31 Mar 2027
- Deadline
- 24 Feb 2026 12:00
Related Terms
Location
United Kingdom:
1 buyer
Description
The FSA is seeking a supplier to deliver a UK‑focused legume allergy study under a 12‑month contract. The work will include a systematic evidence review, mapping of legume use in food products, and a feasibility assessment of social media analytics, culminating in a comprehensive final report. Tenders are invited to address the following objectives: • Review UK-relevant evidence on the prevalence and characteristics of legume allergy, and examine cross-reactivity between legumes, as well as provide information on how processing affects their allergenicity. • Provide an overview of the use of legumes in UK food products (i.e. which legumes are being added to which foods and in what quantities). • Conduct a feasibility study on using social media analytics to generate insights into consumer perceptions and experiences related to legume allergy. • Consolidate all findings into a comprehensive report.
Award Criteria
| Technical | See Specification for more details. The technical criteria is broken down into 6 sections. |
| Commercial | See specification for more details. The Commercial section is split into 5 sub-sections. |
CPV Codes
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79315000 - Social research services
Other Information
** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-0608c5
- FTS 004372-2026