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University of Essex
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Total contracts
24
Known spend
£405m
14 disclosed
Average value
£29m
Per contract
Active suppliers
10
Last 5 years
Top suppliers
Last 5 years- 1
Hybrid News Ltd
2 winslatest 02 Jun 2026£17m
- 2
Social Laboratory - SOLAB
2 winslatest 17 Feb 2026£653,894
- 3
Showcase Interiors Limited
1 winlatest 18 Mar 2025£100m
- 4
Cast Furniture Limited
1 winlatest 18 Mar 2025£100m
- 5
Wagstaff Interiors Group
1 winlatest 18 Mar 2025£100m
- 6
PI GROUP LTD
1 winlatest 18 Mar 2025£100m
- 7
Flexiform Business Furniture Limited
1 winlatest 18 Mar 2025£100m
- 8
Gresham Office Furniture
1 winlatest 18 Mar 2025£100m
- 9
DAMS FURNITURE LIMITED
1 winlatest 18 Mar 2025£100m
- 10
Emergent Crown Contract Office Furniture
1 winlatest 18 Mar 2025£100m
What they buy
By CPV categoryBusiness servicesCPV 79
3 contracts · £109m
Furniture & furnishingsCPV 39
1 contract · £100m
Radio, TV & telecomsCPV 32
1 contract · £24m
Tender activity
Notices published per month — last 24 months
All contracts (24)
Energy management solutions dynamic market
The University of Essex is looking to establish an Energy Management Solutions Dynamic Market under the Procurement Act 2023 for the provision of utility supplies, net zero, energy
Spectrophotometer system
Supply, installation, commissioning and training for an Edinburgh Instruments LP980 Laser Flash Photolysis Spectrophotometer. The system will provide nanosecond transient absorptio
Oxford law trove subscription
The University wishes to procure a three year subscription to the Oxford Law Trove platform for the student population commencing on the 1st September 2026. As a provider of Law de
Energy management solutions dynamic market
The University of Essex is looking to establish a Dynamic Market under the Procurement Act 2023 for the provision of utility supplies, net zero, energy management and infrastructur
Research: multilingualism, conflict and conflict resolution in africa
This notice sets out the University of Essex intention to award a contract to Busara Center for Behavioral Economics for the provision of services for the Research project: Multili
Student engagement analytics system
This notice sets out the University of Essex intention to award a contract to Kortext for the provision of a Student Engagement Analytics system. The University has been using the
T1170 advertising and marketing
The University of Essex runs numerous advertising campaigns each year to attract students to study with us. These are run through the Marketing and Student Recruitment office who a
Gas maintenance works and remedial works
Delivery of gas maintenance works and remedial works at the University of Essex campus locations in Colchester, Southend and Loughton, Essex. A 3 year contract with options to exte
Renewable energy power purchase agreement
The University aims to increase the proportion of renewable electricity at its Colchester campus, reduce spend on utilities and carbon emissions from energy. It wishes to do this t
T1148 - blood sample collection and analysis
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
Morocco social survey in rural communities
A service to deliver a large-scale social survey in Morocco starting November or December 2025 and finishing approx. March 2026. The survey company will implement all aspects of th
T1184 - IP20 blood sample collection
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
Framework for the provision of flooring supplies and services
The contracting authority wishes to establish a framework agreement for the provision of flooring supplies and services. It is being established to meet the needs of Participating
Communications solutions
The Framework will provide a comprehensive range of communications and telecommunications solutions. It is let by the University of Essex and is available for use by all organisati
T1157 - CAS shield software
The University of Essex requires a solution to automate a number of stages of the application funnel after an international student receives an offer up until the point they regist
T1121 - card acquiring services 2025
This pre market engagement is to scope potential suppliers interest for the provision of Merchant Services for processing, authorisation and settlement of the University’s debit an
Robotic overground harness system
ZeroG is a robotic overground harness system mounted to an overhead track which includes a small motor to propel the trolley and harness. The system provides zero drag for the pati
Scheduling system
This notice sets out the University of Essex intention to award a contract to OneAdvanced for the provision of Timetabling system. The University has been using the OneAdvanced CMI
Framework for the provision of legal services
The Framework will provide access to a comprehensive range of Legal Services. It is let by the University of Essex and is open for use by all contracting authorities across the pub
Print and associated services framework to include hybrid mail and digital transformation solutions
The Framework will provide access to a comprehensive range of Print and Associated Services including Hybrid Mail and Digital Transformation Solutions. It is let by the University