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title: "T1187 Usability Testing"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX"
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# T1187 Usability Testing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb97d446-682e-4414-9113-174144eb8e58

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## Summary

On 23rd March 2026, the University of Essex, located in Colchester, UK, completed the Usability Testing contract titled "T1187 Usability Testing". The procurement, classified under CPV as survey services, involves extensive geographical coverage, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender reached the award stage on this date, following a tender period that concluded on 2nd March 2026. The contract period for this service, valued at £60,000, runs from 16th March 2026 to 13th July 2026. The procurement method details were not specified, and the procurement is designated for both SMEs and VCSEs.

This contract offers lucrative opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in usability testing and market research services. Encompassing broad geographical regions, the project can boost businesses with experience in international service delivery into new markets. SMEs and VCSEs with relevant expertise can leverage this tender to establish or expand their foothold across various territories, as demonstrated by the successful awarding to The National Centre for Social Research, a London-based supplier. The emphasis on survey services reveals potential growth avenues for organisations adept at data collection and analysis.

## Notice

Please refer to the 'documents' tab for more information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2020c556-b677-4098-852a-e4cc41a5a786 |
| 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 | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 13 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,983 |
| 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 | NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2020c556-b677-4098-852a-e4cc41a5a786

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2020c556-b677-4098-852a-e4cc41a5a786
  23rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX
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