Bioavailability of Food Supplements
Buyer: Food Standards Agency
- Published
- 4 June 2026
- Estimated value
- £291,720
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 053078-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-0663a1
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 73000000Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79315000Social research services
- 71900000Laboratory services
Description
The Food Standards Agency is looking to appoint 1 supplier to deliver a systematic literature review project on ’Bioavailability of Food Supplements’ on a contracted basis from June 2026 until March 2028. Consumer use of food supplements has increased in recent years, accompanied by a growing trend for manufacturers to market novel formulations that claim enhanced oral bioavailability compared to conventional forms. These formulations include lipid-based systems such as liposomes, micelles, emulsions, and nanoparticles, as well as non-lipid approaches like particle size reduction through micronisation and co-formulation with polysaccharides. Although these products are often promoted as improving absorption, the supporting evidence remains limited and uncertain. This uncertainty is further increased by the vast variety of formulation types and the lack of data characterising their physicochemical properties. Consequently, the potential impact of these formulations on bioavailability and on toxicological risk, remains unclear and may pose concerns, particularly for under‑characterised active ingredients and vulnerable populations. The Chemical Risk Assessment Unit (CRAU), through i…
Awards
| Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Camrosh Limited | — | — |
Official publications
- FTS · 053078-2026 · 4 June 2026
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