DHSC: Pilot Testing for School Food Standards
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) · awarded 27 August 2025 · delivered in England
£134k
Award value
£134,185
1
Supplier
Recorded as a large business
4 Apr 2026
Runs until
from 4 Aug 2025
Who
| Buyer | Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) London |
|---|---|
| Supplier |
Verian Group UK Limited |
| Category | services |
| Classification | Survey analysis services CPV 79311300 |
| Notice published | 28 August 2025 |
What it is for
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.
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