Development of a Pay and Reward Strategy for the Food Standards Agency

What the buyer is asking for

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is an independent Government department working across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to protect public health and consumers wider interest in food. We make sure food is safe and what it says it is. The Agency employs approximately 1,600 staff across a diverse range of professions and specialisms, including policy, science, digital, operational delivery, veterinary and inspection functions. Delivery of the Agency's strategic objectives depends upon attracting, developing, motivating and retaining a highly skilled, engaged and sustainable workforce. The Agency has recently completed a Strategic Workforce Planning exercise which identified future workforce requirements, critical capability needs, workforce risks and opportunities over the short, medium and longer term. The Agency now wishes to commission specialist support to develop a comprehensive Pay and Reward Strategy that aligns with workforce planning outcomes and supports future organisational priorities. The resulting strategy should support workforce sustainability, organisational performance and employee engagement, whilst recognising the operating constraints of the Civil Service pay framework and the need to demonstrate value for money. Budget: ********The Authority's estimated budget for this requirement is £45,000 (exclusive of VAT). This figure is provided for guidance purposes only and does not represent a maximum or minimum contract value. Tenders submitted above or below the estimated budget will not be automatically excluded and will be considered as part of the evaluation process. Tenderers must provide a clear and proportionate justification for their proposed costs, demonstrating how they represent value for money and support delivery of the requirements set out in the Specification.********

How this is scored

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• 80%qualityTechnicalSee the Specification and Tender Documents for full details. The technical evaluation criteria are divided into a number of sections and sub-criteria which assess the bidder's technical capability, methodology, experience, resources, and delivery approach.
• 20%costCommercialSee the Specification and Tender Documents for full details. The Commercial evaluation criteria are divided into five sub-sections and will assess the bidder's pricing proposal and overall value for money in accordance with the published evaluation methodology.

What you must already have

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• See the Specification and Tender Documents for full details. The technical evaluation criteria are divided into a number of sections and sub-criteria which assess the bidder's technical capability, methodology, experience, resources, and delivery approach. See PSQ for financial and economic standing. Suppliers must demonstrate the technical and professional ability necessary to deliver the contract. This includes relevant experience, suitably qualified personnel, appropriate facilities and analytical capabilities, and the capacity to undertake the research and laboratory activities described in the Specification. Full details of the technical requirements and evaluation criteria are set out in the procurement documents.

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Timeline

3 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice publishedyesterday

   9 Nov 2026, 15:17 GMT
2. Clarification questions byin 13 days

   23 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
3. Submission deadlinein 27 days

   7 Dec 2026, 12:00 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice9 Nov 2026, 15:17 GMT106333-2026

Documents

• Tender notice on Find a Tender