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EMPCI Surveys

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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27 Mar 2025 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex, a body governed by public law located in Falmer, Brighton, United Kingdom, undertook a procurement process titled "EMPCI Surveys" under the industry category of survey services (CPV 79311000). The main focus was to design and conduct surveys specific to firms involved in the electrification of transport across Germany, the UK, and the USA. This procurement process, classified as a limited method, bypassed the call for competition and concluded with a signed contract worth £50,492.60 on 27th March 2025. The contract stage is currently active, with SOKO Institut GmbH, based in Germany, being the awarded supplier.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in surveys and data analysis, especially those familiar with the automotive and electricity sectors. Firms capable of providing comprehensive CAWI and CATI survey methodologies would find this project particularly suitable. The involvement of a prestigious institution like the University of Sussex not only ensures credibility but may also pave the way for subsequent collaborations and extensions, thereby fostering long-term business growth.

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Notice Title

EMPCI Surveys

Notice Description

As part of the EMPOCI project, we are designing and undertaking a major new survey of a representative sample of firms active in the electrification of transport (i.e. automotive industry and related firms from the electricity sector). Our primary survey country is Germany, which we will compare with the United Kingdom and the United States of America.

Lot Information

Germany

CAWI-CATI Surveys and support services. Lot 1 Germany, Lot 2 US and UK.

Options: Optional 1 year extension

US and UK

CAWI/CATI surveys - US and UK

Procurement Information

The tender was advertised via Contracts Finder and was below threshold.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f93c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011445-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,492 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Kelly Feldman
Contact Email
k.feldman@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOKO INSTITUT

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