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Workforce Flows project

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

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17 Apr 2026 at 13:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), located in Peterborough, UK, has completed the procurement process for a research project titled "Workforce Flows project," focused on employee retention and workforce flows into and out of the construction industry. The award phase concluded on 14th April 2026, with the contract period running from 15th April 2026 to 13th April 2027. Classified under the industry category of research services (CPV code 73110000), this procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure, with a selective procurement method. The awarded contract, valued at £58,400, involves delivery across various global regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other international territories.

This research initiative presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in delivering analytical and consultancy services, particularly those with a focus on employee retention strategies within the construction sector. Although not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, larger consulting firms or those with specialised expertise in workforce analytics will find this project particularly suitable. The successful supplier, Navigator Insight Ltd, exemplifies the capacity and scale required to undertake such comprehensive research endeavours, offering insights that will assist the construction industry in better understanding workforce dynamics and improving retention rates.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Workforce Flows project

Notice Description

CITB, the Industry Training Board for the construction industry is seeking to commission a contractor to deliver research on employee retention in the construction sector and workforce flows into and out of the sector. Furthermore, CITB want to understand the volume and characteristics of cohorts/groups of workers in the construction and quantify who are more at risk of leaving the sector. This will enable resources to be directed at the cohorts who are the most preventable in terms of leaving the sector. Ultimately, the aim of this research project is to provide a complete overview of employee retention in the construction sector. This includes exploring why people leave the sector (indefinitely and returners) and to determine if there are any trends in characteristics of leavers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35af52bd-d458-4c88-95b8-af36cfe05010
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a0a5193-243a-499b-a94f-370fc82a3614
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 13 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE7 8HP
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Hargate and Hempsted
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NAVIGATOR INSIGHT

Further Information

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