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.

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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.

ContractIncumbentValueExpires
T1044 - Blood StorageUK BiocentreNot stated23 Oct 2026
T1176 Post Room CourierRedHead Couriers£40k26 Jan 2027
CA13297 - Utility Supply and Energy Management Solutions Framework6 suppliers (framework)£30.0m21 May 2027
T957 - Legal ServicesShakespeare Martineau LLPNot stated17 Jul 2027
T1120 Student Placement UniformsWork In Style Ltd£11 Sept 2027
Spectrophotometer systemEDINBURGH INSTRUMENTS LIMITED£243k6 Sept 2027
CA14075 - Multifunctional Print Devices and Associated Digital Transformation Solutions Framework11 suppliers (framework)£45.5m8 Sept 2027
T1075 - Event Triggered Data CollectionIpsos MORI£1.2m30 Sept 2027
Arrivals CoachesKing's Coaches£94k31 Oct 2027
T1193 - Effectiveness Review of CouncilHuron Consulting Services Ltd£29k31 Dec 2027
T1154 Coastal Resilience SurveyYouGov plc£88k29 Feb 2028
CA14732 - Framework for the provision of Furniture and Related Services15 suppliers (framework)£2.5m16 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

Q4 2411Q1 255Q2 2511Q3 259Q4 253Q1 265Q2 263Q3 261

Recent activity

Latest contract awards

ContractSupplierValueAwarded
T1146 - Print and Overflow Design mini competitionContinuous Data Print (UK) Ltd£58k19 Aug 2026
T1193 - Effectiveness Review of CouncilHuron Consulting Services Ltd£29k16 Jun 2026
T1170 - Advertising and MarketingHybrid News LimitedNot stated2 Jun 2026
T1167 - General Waste and Recycling (Mini Competition - LUPC)BIFFA WASTE SERVICES LTD£121k20 May 2026
T1186 Cognitive Testing_EmploymentVerian Group UK Ltd£70k23 Mar 2026
T1187 Usability TestingNational Centre for Social Research£60k23 Mar 2026
T1185 Square 1 Bridge WorksAmicus Civil Engineering Ltd£58k3 Mar 2026
T1164 Morocco Social Survey In Rural CommunitiesSocial Laboratory-SOLAB£365k17 Feb 2026
T1176 Post Room CourierRedHead Couriers£40k19 Jan 2026
T1155 Essex Sport_Gym EquipmentTechnogym UK Ltd£261k23 Dec 2025
T1180 - Apprenticeship DPS Call Off November 2025Ioda Ltd£585k14 Nov 2025
T1144 - RCP System Call OffAcademia Ltd£333k10 Oct 2025
T1143 - Furniture Lot 5 ErgonomicBarry Bennett Limited£3k16 Sept 2025
CA15266 - Communications Solutions12 suppliers (framework)£3.0m11 Sept 2025
T1129 Rowhedge 3 Accommodation RefurbishmentColne Construction Services LTDNot stated10 Sept 2025
T1125 - Low Temperature Hot Water (LTHW) Software Modelling at Gateway Building, Southend on SeaHydronic System Optimisation LtdNot stated10 Sept 2025
CA16050 - Framework for the provision of Flooring Supplies and Services6 suppliers (framework)£5.0m15 Aug 2025
T1154 Coastal Resilience SurveyYouGov plc£88k13 Aug 2025
T1135 - Furniture Call Off Lot 1 Core OfficeGresham Office Furniture Ltd£6k8 Aug 2025
T1008 - Employee Assistance ProgramHealth Assured Ltd£108k18 Jul 2025

Who they buy from

Most frequent suppliers

  1. 01Colne Construction Services LTD7 awards
  2. 02Rose Builders Ltd7 awards
  3. 03Showcase Interiors Limited6 awards
  4. 04Crystal Facilities Management Limited5 awards
  5. 05Hutton Construction Limited4 awards
  6. 06Gresham Office Furniture Limited2 awards
  7. 07Barry Bennett Limited2 awards
  8. 08Ipsos MORI UK Limited2 awards
  9. 09H&R Strood Contracts Limited2 awards
  10. 10Health Assured Limited2 awards

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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.

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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.