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title: "Understanding Society - Event Triggered Data Collection"
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# Understanding Society - Event Triggered Data Collection

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62ba6ff8-a747-4c60-b0d9-b39c08900762

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## Summary

The University of Essex is seeking a supplier for the project titled "Understanding Society - Event Triggered Data Collection". This procurement falls within the survey services category and is located in Colchester, England. The tender is currently active and follows an open procurement method under an open procedure, which is below threshold. Proposals must be submitted by 21st November 2019. The total contract value is £140,000, and the contract period is set to begin on 16th December 2019 and conclude on 29th January 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in data collection services. Businesses with expertise in carrying out surveys and following up on data reports will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, firms with experience in providing innovative solutions for social research can particularly benefit from this opportunity to grow their portfolio in academic partnership projects.

## Notice

The University are seeking a supplier for additional data collection between waves of our existing panel study, the Understanding Society Innovation Panel. The additional data collection will take place on a monthly basis. All respondents will be asked a single question every month about whether they have experienced any of five events. If they report any of these events occurring, they will be asked follow-up questions about the relevant events will be triggered. There are two optional additional tasks following up with sample members about their experiences as part of the study. This opportunity is being conducted via the Proactis e-sourcing portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5a02347-b025-4daf-b6f0-f2cd9b346780 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2019 - 29 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2019 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5a02347-b025-4daf-b6f0-f2cd9b346780

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5a02347-b025-4daf-b6f0-f2cd9b346780
  25th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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