Scope
Reference
T1184
Description
Understanding Society: the UK Household Longitudinal Study (UKHLS) is a longitudinal social survey of households and individuals living in the UK. Data collection began in January 2009 and participants are interviewed annually. In Waves 2 and 3 of the Study (2010-13) a wide range of objective health measures were collected via a nurse visit, including venous blood samples from which we produced a range of analytes, extracted DNA and produced genetic and epigenetic data. A similar exercise is being undertaken at Wave 16 (2024-26), where the nurse visit has been replaced by participants collecting samples/measurements themselves.
This contract covers the data collection and analysis for a further bio-data collection on the Study's Innovation Panel (2027) ahead of a potential roll out on the main Study sample at Wave 22 (2030-32). The Study is designed and managed by the Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER) at the University of Essex ("the University"). The Principal Investigator of the Study is Professor Michaela Benzeval. Survey fieldwork is carried out by Verian. The Study is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), and pseudo-anonymised data are shared with broader research community.
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Total value (estimated)
- £1,125,000 excluding VAT
- £1,350,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 January 2027
- Possible extension to 31 January 2028
- 1 year, 10 months
Main procurement category
Services
Additional procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services
- 85148000 - Medical analysis services
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Engagement
Engagement deadline
16 January 2026
Engagement process description
This preliminary market engagement notice is to gauge interest in the market and potentially conduct some supplier meetings/calls if time permits in the new year - 2026 following the 16th January 2026 end date of the PME process.
Please register your interest and upload a short document outlining why you think your organisation would be suitable on our Proactis E-Sourcing site - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
Following that it is currently anticipated that a competitive flexible procedure will be conducted and the completion of the required tender notice at that point.
All subject to change
Contracting authority
University of Essex
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQBL-6931-JNGJ
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government