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title: "T1186 Cognitive Testing_Employment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4df95d6b-1929-4d03-9378-d1ac528543c3"
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# T1186 Cognitive Testing_Employment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4df95d6b-1929-4d03-9378-d1ac528543c3

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## Summary

The contracting process titled "T1186 Cognitive Testing_Employment," initiated by the University of Essex, falls under the survey services industry category organised under CPV code 79311000. This procurement, completed on 23 March 2026, was awarded to Verian Group UK Ltd with a contract value of £69,500 spanning from 2 March to 31 July 2026. The procurement process commenced with a tender initiation and concluded at the award stage. The contract offered services across various locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, Channel Islands, and British Overseas Territories. Although the procurement method details are not specified, the tender period concluded on 19 February 2026.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in survey services, providing growth potential through international and diverse geographical service delivery. The buyer, the University of Essex, targeted innovative solutions in cognitive testing employment, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as organisations within the voluntary community and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors. Businesses with expertise in survey services and those seeking expansion across the specified regions could significantly benefit from this engagement. The open nature of the procurement process could appeal to businesses aiming to navigate the intricacies of public sector contracts. Business units focused on data collection and analysis are particularly well-suited to compete in this area.

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8520e1a-49a6-44b9-808a-a2576ab26fb4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERIAN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 08:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8520e1a-49a6-44b9-808a-a2576ab26fb4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8520e1a-49a6-44b9-808a-a2576ab26fb4
  23rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX
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