University or college
Public sector contracts from University of Essex
University of Essex is a university or college that has published 88 contract awards since 2023.
12 of those were awarded in the last twelve months. Across the whole period it has used 113 different suppliers.
- 12
- Awards, last 12 months
- 88
- Awards since 2021
- 113
- Distinct suppliers
- £121k
- Median contract value
- 12
- Expiring in 18 months
Most recent award recorded 19 Aug 2026. Value figures cover the 58 of 88 contracts where a value was published.
Coming up for renewal
12 contracts expiring in the next 18 months
Contract end dates are published in the original award notices. A contract approaching its end date is a re-tender with a date on it, and the point at which a buyer is most open to a conversation.
| Contract | Incumbent | Value | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1044 - Blood Storage | UK Biocentre | Not stated | 23 Oct 2026 |
| T1176 Post Room Courier | RedHead Couriers | £40k | 26 Jan 2027 |
| CA13297 - Utility Supply and Energy Management Solutions Framework | 6 suppliers (framework) | £30.0m | 21 May 2027 |
| T957 - Legal Services | Shakespeare Martineau LLP | Not stated | 17 Jul 2027 |
| T1120 Student Placement Uniforms | Work In Style Ltd | £1 | 1 Sept 2027 |
| Spectrophotometer system | EDINBURGH INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | £243k | 6 Sept 2027 |
| CA14075 - Multifunctional Print Devices and Associated Digital Transformation Solutions Framework | 11 suppliers (framework) | £45.5m | 8 Sept 2027 |
| T1075 - Event Triggered Data Collection | Ipsos MORI | £1.2m | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Arrivals Coaches | King's Coaches | £94k | 31 Oct 2027 |
| T1193 - Effectiveness Review of Council | Huron Consulting Services Ltd | £29k | 31 Dec 2027 |
| T1154 Coastal Resilience Survey | YouGov plc | £88k | 29 Feb 2028 |
| CA14732 - Framework for the provision of Furniture and Related Services | 15 suppliers (framework) | £2.5m | 16 Mar 2028 |
Overview
Its most active procurement category is construction works.
Colne Construction Services LTD appears most frequently, holding 7 awards.
Published contract values total £162.0m, across the 58 contracts that state one, with a median of £121k. Framework ceilings are counted once rather than once per supplier.
12 contracts held with this organisation are due to expire within the next eighteen months.
Awards per quarter
Recent activity
Latest contract awards
Who they buy from
Most frequent suppliers
- 01Colne Construction Services LTD7 awards
- 02Rose Builders Ltd7 awards
- 03Showcase Interiors Limited6 awards
- 04Crystal Facilities Management Limited5 awards
- 05Hutton Construction Limited4 awards
- 06Gresham Office Furniture Limited2 awards
- 07Barry Bennett Limited2 awards
- 08Ipsos MORI UK Limited2 awards
- 09H&R Strood Contracts Limited2 awards
- 10Health Assured Limited2 awards
What they buy
Most active categories
Every supplier to University of Essex with a profile36
- Academia LTD1
- Apogee Corporation Limited1
- Banner Limited1
- Bevan Brittan LLP1
- BIFFA Waste Services Ltd1
- CANON UK Ltd1
- Crown Flooring Limited1
- Crystal Facilities Management Limited5
- Emergent Crown Contract Office Furnishings Limited1
- Flexiform Business Furniture Limited1
- FMS Interior Services LTD2
- Forbes Solicitors LLP1
- Freeths LLP1
- Gresham Office Furniture Limited2
- Health Assured Limited2
- IODA Limited1
- Ipsos MORI UK Limited2
- Kantar Public UK Limited1
- Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) LTD1
- KYOCERA Document Solutions (UK) Limited1
- Multiverse Group LTD2
- National Centre For Social Research1
- PSL Print Management Limited1
- Purcell Architecture LTD2
- Ricoh UK LTD1
- Shakespeare Martineau LLP2
- SMRS Limited1
- Southern Communications Corporate Solutions Limited1
- SSE Energy Supply Limited1
- United Living (South) Limited1
- Verian Group UK Limited1
- Wagstaff Interiors Group Ltd1
- Water Plus Limited1
- Weightmans LLP1
- Xerox UK LTD1
- YouGov PLC1
The CPV codes on this work
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Common questions
University of Essex, in short
Who does University of Essex award contracts to?
Across 88 contracts recorded since 2021, University of Essex has used 113 different suppliers. The most frequent are Colne Construction Services LTD (7 contracts), Rose Builders Ltd (7 contracts), Showcase Interiors Limited (6 contracts).
What does University of Essex buy?
Its most active procurement categories are construction works, furniture and furnishings, business and professional services. Categories are derived from the CPV codes published on each award notice.
When do University of Essex contracts come up for renewal?
12 contracts awarded by University of Essex have an end date within the next 18 months, the earliest on 23 Oct 2026. End dates come from the original award notices, so they are visible well before any re-tender is advertised.
How much does University of Essex spend on contracts?
Published values total £162.0m across the 58 contracts that state one, with a median of £121k. These are the values published on award notices, which for frameworks are ceilings rather than money actually spent.
How can I be alerted to new University of Essex tenders?
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Contract data on this page is sourced from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under that licence. Figures cover contract award notices published from January 2021 onward, with comprehensive coverage from 2023. Earlier contracts, and any award not published to Find a Tender or Contracts Finder, will not appear. Figures may lag the source portals.