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Construction Skills Assessment

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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19 Feb 2026 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the West of England Combined Authority, involved a Competitive Quotation method aimed at commissioning research services to assess construction skills needs for housebuilding in the West of England. This project focused on analysing current and future skill requirements, comparing demand with existing and projected supply. The tender was completed, with WHOLE LIFE CONSULTANTS LIMITED being awarded the contract. The procurement process, which concluded with an award on 28th January 2026 and was published on 19th February 2026, falls under the services category and happened within the region of South West England. The contract was set to commence on 2nd February 2026 and concluded by 31st March 2026, with a valuation nearing £50,000.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in the construction industry and workforce analysis. Given the nature of the services required, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract especially suitable, providing an avenue to engage in sector-specific analysis and establish themselves in the evolving landscape of housebuilding. Businesses able to offer strategic insights into skills assessments and workforce planning would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, thus enhancing their portfolio and reputation in the research services industry.

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Notice Title

Construction Skills Assessment

Notice Description

External research commission to supplement in-house analysis, clarifying the current and future construction skills needed for housebuilding in the West of England, comparing this demand to existing and projected supply.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a5fef4f-7e2b-47e8-9cd5-7385419d0000
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70c37a99-6b77-4b35-9e75-373be7897a02
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHOLE LIFE CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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