University of Essex

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East of England

Last updated 31 May 2026

Contracts, tenders and suppliers for University of Essex

University of Essex is a higher education institution based in Wivenhoe, Colchester. Over the last 12 months it has awarded 31 contracts worth £260.6M. Its largest procurement category is Construction. 76% of contracts went to SMEs. 2 tenders are currently open.

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Contracts

Last 12 months

£260.6M

Awarded Value

Last 12 months

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SME Win Rate75.7%

106 of 140 suppliers are SMEs

Direct Awards

23%

7 of 31 contracts awarded without competition in the last 12 months

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Recent Contract Awards

145 total

TitleValueDateSupplier

T1186 Cognitive Testing_Employment£80.0kMar 2026Kantar UK LtdSME

T1187 Usability Testing£60.0kMar 2026National Centre for Social ResearchSME

Morocco Social Survey In Rural Communities£350.0kFeb 2026Social Laboratory -SOLABSME

T1164 Morocco Social Survey In Rural Communities£400.0kFeb 2026Social Laboratory -SOLABSME

T1176 Post Room Courier£40.0kJan 2026RedHead CouriersSME

Top Procurement Categories

Last 12 months

Construction34 contracts

£1,644.0M

Furniture18 contracts

£900.0M

Construction Materials12 contracts

£600.0M

Telecoms Equipment24 contracts

£528.0M

CPV 198 contracts

£400.0M

Buyer Information

Wivenhoe Park, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO4 3SQ

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Frequently asked questions about University of Essex

How many contracts does University of Essex award per year?

University of Essex has awarded 31 contracts worth £260.6M in the last 12 months.

Who are University of Essex's main suppliers?

Recent notable suppliers include Kantar UK Ltd, National Centre for Social Research, Social Laboratory -SOLAB. The full list of award recipients is shown in the contract awards table above.

How do I bid for University of Essex contracts?

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Contracts, tenders and suppliers for University of Essex

Frequently asked questions about University of Essex

How many contracts does University of Essex award per year?

University of Essex has awarded 31 contracts worth £260.6M in the last 12 months.

Who are University of Essex's main suppliers?

Recent notable suppliers include Kantar UK Ltd, National Centre for Social Research, Social Laboratory -SOLAB. The full list of award recipients is shown in the contract awards table above.

How do I bid for University of Essex contracts?

University of Essex currently has 2 open tenders. Sign up to Oro Intel to get alerts when new tenders are published and to track the full pipeline of opportunities.