AwardedAwarded 19 October 2026
Understanding the UK markets for unlawfully imported products animal origin
Food Standards Agency · Central government
In brief
Food Standards Agency awarded research and marketing work to The Social Agency/Basis Social Limited on 19 October 2026.
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What the notice says
Calling off from C425727 Research: Social Science Call-Off.
Research to improve understanding of the drivers and enablers influencing the purchase of illegally imported products of animal origin (POAO) within the UK. The research will explore consumer behaviours, motivations, awareness of food safety and animal health risks, purchasing routes and routes to market for unlawfully imported meat products. Findings will provide an evidence base to support interventions aimed at reducing demand, disrupting supply routes, protecting public health and animal biosecurity, and informing future policy, communications and enforcement activity.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| The Social Agency/Basis Social Limited | £79,987 | 19 October 2026 to 30 June 2027 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 100700-2026
About the buyer
Food Standards AgencyLast 12 months
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From notice 100700-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 23 October 2026.