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23 Jul 2026 at 08:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "6 Facet Surveys," was conducted by the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, headquartered at Colchester District General Hospital, Turner Road, Colchester, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on survey services. The procurement method was direct, without competition, as it was below the threshold. The process has concluded with the completion of the award stage, resulting in an active contract signed on 22nd July 2026. The contract, valued at £35,769.84 gross, began on the same date and is scheduled to end on 22nd October 2026. Key dates include the publication of the contract notice on 23rd July 2026.

This contract provides business growth opportunities for companies specialising in survey services, particularly those capable of delivering 6 Facet surveys to multiple locations. Rider Levett Bucknall Ltd, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating that businesses with substantial resources and experience in similar projects are well-suited to compete for such opportunities. The nature of the direct procurement method suggests that companies with existing relationships or a strong presence within the relevant public sector networks may have a competitive advantage.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

6 Facet Surveys

Notice Description

To provide 6 Facet surveys to multiple sites

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d16f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069447-2026
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
£29,808 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2026 - 22 Oct 2026 1-6 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL

Further Information

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