Food System Strategic Assessment 2025

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Katy Reed

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£100,000

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Research and development services and related consultancy services

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3 weeks from now

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1 day ago

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Tenders are invited to carry out an assessment of the potential changes in the UK food system change and their impact on the regulatory system and the FSA’s areas of interest over the next 10 years. Full details in the specification document. To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.

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