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T1184 - Blood Sample Collection & Analysis

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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27 Jan 2026 at 10:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex is currently seeking proposals for the procurement titled "T1184 - Blood Sample Collection & Analysis", classified under the industry category of blood analysis services. The procurement process is in the tender stage and is managed by the Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER) at the University. The contract involves data collection and analysis for the UK Household Longitudinal Study's Innovation Panel in 2027 with the potential for further work in the subsequent phase in 2030-32. The procurement method being used is a selective, restricted procedure beyond the threshold, with the tender period closing on 27 February 2026. The contract is valued at £1,350,000 and will span from 1 May 2026 to 31 December 2032, covering locations including the UK and several international regions.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services and diagnostics industries, particularly those with expertise in blood sample collection and analysis. The focus on a major longitudinal study offers potential for long-term collaboration with a respected academic institution, providing valuable exposure and project experience. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed eligible and encouraged to apply, enhancing diversity and supporting business growth in these sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T1184 - Blood Sample Collection & Analysis

Notice Description

Understanding Society: the UK Household Longitudinal Study (UKHLS) is a longitudinal social survey of households and individuals living in the UK. Data collection began in January 2009 and participants are interviewed annually. In Waves 2 and 3 of the Study (2010-13) a wide range of objective health measures were collected via a nurse visit, including venous blood samples from which we produced a range of analytes, extracted DNA and produced genetic and epigenetic data. A similar exercise is being undertaken at Wave 16 (2024-26), where the nurse visit has been replaced by participants collecting samples/measurements themselves. This contract covers the data collection and analysis for a further bio-data collection on the Study's Innovation Panel (2027) ahead of a potential roll out on the main Study sample at Wave 22 (2030-32). The Study is designed and managed by the Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER) at the University of Essex ("the University").

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a81cfbe0-ba6c-41df-b435-09be1782c334
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111810 - Blood analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Contact Name
Aston Baker
Contact Email
ab17001@essex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01206 872779

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Further Information

Notice Documents

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