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Morocco Social Survey In Rural Communities

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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Award

28 Nov 2025 at 15:09

Tender

13 Oct 2025 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex has conducted a procurement process for a large-scale social survey service titled "Morocco Social Survey In Rural Communities." The project involved surveying 5,000 women and 3,000 men across 519 rural communities in Morocco, with a contract period from December 2025 to April 2026. This procurement was conducted using an open procedure and is now in the award stage, with Social Laboratory - SOLAB from Morocco being the successful supplier. The total contract value was £364,672 gross and the procurement fell under the "services" category. The data collection is set to commence November or December 2025 and conclude by March 2026, with key tasks including implementing comprehensive data collection and delivering high-quality data as per the research team’s protocols.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social survey services, particularly those with strong capabilities in conducting large-scale data gathering in diverse geographical locations. The open procedure procurement method allows for a competitive process where qualified organisations, including SMEs, can compete, maximising market access and fostering business growth. Ideal candidates for such contracts are those with demonstrable experience in handling survey services across large populations and rural settings, adept at ensuring quality and accuracy in accordance with defined protocols.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Morocco Social Survey In Rural Communities

Notice Description

A service to deliver a large-scale social survey in Morocco starting November or December 2025 and finishing approx. March 2026. The survey company will implement all aspects of the data collection of a social survey with 5,000 women and 3,000 men in 519 rural communities, and deliver quality data according to the protocols defined by the research team. 249d7ace-889c-43c7-a864-bf2681968836

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078175-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£303,894 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Contact Name
Nigel Hopgood
Contact Email
procure@essex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1206 873333

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
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIAL LABORATORY - SOLAB

Further Information

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