DHSC: Pilot Testing for School Food Standards

A Contract Award Notice
by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
8 month
Value
£134K
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
28 Aug 2025
Delivery
04 Aug 2025 to 04 Apr 2026
Deadline
10 Jul 2025 11:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

1 buyer

1 supplier

Description

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) wishes to pilot updated School Food Standards in a sample of schools in England. This pilot seeks to understand whether the updated standards are feasible for caterers and schools to implement and to highlight any unintended consequences. The pilot will explore cost, acceptability and nutritional implications of introducing menus based on updated standards.

Award Detail

1 Verian Group (London)
  • Value: £134,185

CPV Codes

  • 79311300 - Survey analysis services

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.
  • Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

RM6126-Draft-Order-Form-SFS Piloting FINAL_Redacted RM6126-Draft-Order-Form-SFS Piloting FINAL_Redacted.pdf

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