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National patient experience Survey

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 Apr 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the National Patient Experience Survey was conducted by the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority based in Colchester, United Kingdom. This contracting process has reached the award stage, with a contract signed on 16 February 2026, and set to commence on 20 February 2026, concluding on 19 February 2027, with an option to extend for another year. The procurement utilised a direct method, categorised as "Below threshold - without competition," focusing on survey services within the healthcare sector, specifically targeting Colchester NHS locations, and awarded to Patient Perspective Ltd.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in survey services, particularly those with a large operational scale like Patient Perspective Ltd. Given the nature of the contract and its potential extension, firms adept at delivering timely survey results in the patient experience domain will find it to be a favourable opportunity. Such businesses can benefit from the stable and recurring work that aligns with public sector requirements in the healthcare industry, allowing for potential long-term engagement with the NHS trust.

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Notice Title

National patient experience Survey

Notice Description

To conduct National Patient experience Survey during the contracted period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033685-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£15,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 19 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
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
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PATIENT PERSPECTIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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