UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX · Awarded contract
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Award of Understanding Society Wave 17-22 Longitudinal Survey Data Collection to Kantar Public UK Limited

Awarded 29 Mar 2024

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Awarded29 Mar 2024
Value£49,635,913.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Expires in 4y 5mo7y term, 37% elapsed
Awarded 29 Mar 2024Expires 28 Mar 2031

The University of Essex awarded a contract to Kantar Public UK Limited for data collection services for Waves 17 to 22 of the main Understanding Society survey and Waves 18 to 23 of the Innovation Panel, covering approximately 21,000 households annually for the main survey and 1,500 households for the Innovation Panel.

The contract, valued at £49,635,913, includes a sequential mixed-mode design using web, CAPI, and CATI, as well as enhanced data collection such as biomeasures and continuous innovation.

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