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T1186 Cognitive Testing_Employment

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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23 Mar 2026 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process titled "T1186 Cognitive Testing_Employment," initiated by the University of Essex, falls under the survey services industry category organised under CPV code 79311000. This procurement, completed on 23 March 2026, was awarded to Verian Group UK Ltd with a contract value of £69,500 spanning from 2 March to 31 July 2026. The procurement process commenced with a tender initiation and concluded at the award stage. The contract offered services across various locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, Channel Islands, and British Overseas Territories. Although the procurement method details are not specified, the tender period concluded on 19 February 2026.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in survey services, providing growth potential through international and diverse geographical service delivery. The buyer, the University of Essex, targeted innovative solutions in cognitive testing employment, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as organisations within the voluntary community and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors. Businesses with expertise in survey services and those seeking expansion across the specified regions could significantly benefit from this engagement. The open nature of the procurement process could appeal to businesses aiming to navigate the intricacies of public sector contracts. Business units focused on data collection and analysis are particularly well-suited to compete in this area.

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Notice Title

T1186 Cognitive Testing_Employment

Notice Description

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4df95d6b-1929-4d03-9378-d1ac528543c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8520e1a-49a6-44b9-808a-a2576ab26fb4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERIAN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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