Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c01-1917-7265-add7-98fbdfce18ca/food-standards-agency-fs101143-social-science-insights-food-handlers-and-noro closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Food Standards Agency - FS101143 Social Science Insights: Food Handlers and Norovirus Transmission [Food Standards Agency](https://tendernation.io/buyers/food-standards-agency) Estimated value Not stated Published 1 Sept 2015 Deadline Closed 29 Sept 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The FSA has commissioned a study to assess the contribution made by the food chain to the burden of UK-acquired norovirus (NoV) infection. This Norovirus Attribution Study (NoVAS) consists of a number of work packages which will together provide an indication of the proportion of norovirus infection that is foodborne. Work Package 5 (WP5), led by the University of Liverpool, will examine the role of caterers in the transmission of norovirus through the food chain, and in collaboration with Environmental Health Officers (EHOs), will undertake a prevalence survey of NoV in the catering environment in outbreak and non-outbreak premises, allowing us to assess the contribution of food handlers to contamination of the catering environment. In order to further inform this research, the FSA wishes to engage with social research to assess specifically the role of food handlers in the transmission of the virus. This research will consider whether cases of NoV could be linked to catering staff, and, if so, to assess where the virus may have been contracted, taking into consideration circumstances within and beyond the workplace, as well as how the transmission could have taken place, and what measures are in place to prevent the transmission of norovirus. The aim of this research is not to audit current processes, but to observe and identify behaviours which might increase the risk of transmission of norovirus, and to understand how these risks might be mitigated in the future. No enforcement action will be taken as a result of this research. Additional information: This procurement will be managed electronically via the Food Standards Agency e-tendering portal. To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the electronic Public Procurement System (ePPS). If you have not yet registered on ePPS, this can be done online at [fsa-esourcing.eurodyn.com/epps/home.do](https://fsa-esourcing.eurodyn.com/epps/home.do) Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found on the front screen and in the ‘Help’ tab at the top of the web page. Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b9e389d8-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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