T1184 - Blood Sample Collection & Analysis
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The University of Essex is currently seeking proposals for the procurement titled "T1184 - Blood Sample Collection & Analysis", classified under the industry category of blood analysis services. The procurement process is in the tender stage and is managed by the Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER) at the University. The contract involves data collection and analysis for the UK Household Longitudinal Study's Innovation Panel in 2027 with the potential for further work in the subsequent phase in 2030-32.
The procurement method being used is a selective, restricted procedure beyond the threshold, with the tender period closing on 27 February 2026. The contract is valued at £1,350,000 and will span from 1 May 2026 to 31 December 2032, covering locations including the UK and several international regions. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services and diagnostics industries, particularly those with expertise in blood sample collection and analysis.
The focus on a major longitudinal study offers potential for long-term collaboration with a respected academic institution, providing valuable exposure and project experience. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed eligible and encouraged to apply, enhancing diversity and supporting business growth in these sectors.
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A similar exercise is being undertaken at Wave 16 (2024-26), where the nurse visit has been replaced by participants collecting samples/measurements themselves.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").
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The contract period is seven years.
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