Planning

T1184 - IP20 Blood Sample Collection

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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18 Dec 2025 at 08:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Dec 2025 at 11:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex is planning a procurement process titled "T1184 - IP20 Blood Sample Collection," focusing on blood and medical analysis services in the region of UKH3, United Kingdom. This process, currently in the planning stage, follows a preliminary market engagement notice scheduled to conclude on 16th January 2026. The procurement method anticipates a competitive flexible procedure for its services contract, valued at a gross £1,350,000. The contract period is expected to begin on 1st April 2026 and could extend as far as 31st January 2028. Interested parties are encouraged to register on the Proactis E-Sourcing site as the University gages market interest for this procurement, which is a part of the UK Household Longitudinal Study funded by the ESRC.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in health data collection and analysis, particularly those experienced in handling complex biometrics and medical data. Businesses that are adept at processing blood and medical analysis services stand to benefit from the upcoming contract, offering avenues for growth and collaboration with an esteemed institution like the University of Essex. The process invites organisations to demonstrate suitability via detailed submissions on the Proactis E-Sourcing platform, harnessing potential for further involvement in the UKHLS Study, a longitudinal social survey advancing the understanding of health metrics within UK households.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T1184 - IP20 Blood Sample Collection

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 A similar exercise is being undertaken at Wave 16 (2024-26), where the nurse visit has been replaced by participants collecting samples/measurements themselves.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"). The Principal Investigator of the Study is Professor Michaela Benzeval. Survey fieldwork is carried out by Verian. The Study is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), and pseudo-anonymised data are shared with broader research community. Please register your interest and upload a short document outlining why you think your organisation would be suitable on our Proactis E-Sourcing site - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

Planning Information

This preliminary market engagement notice is to gauge interest in the market and potentially conduct some supplier meetings/calls if time permits in the new year - 2026 following the 16th January 2026 end date of the PME process. Please register your interest and upload a short document outlining why you think your organisation would be suitable on our Proactis E-Sourcing site - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login Following that it is currently anticipated that a competitive flexible procedure will be conducted and the completion of the required tender notice at that point. All subject to change

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f794
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084108-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111810 - Blood analysis services

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,125,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Contact Name
Aston Baker
Contact Email
procure@essex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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