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Future of Work

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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20 Apr 2026 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority has completed a tender for qualitative research services titled "Future of Work", focusing on everyday economy sectors such as construction, education, logistics, and health. The procurement, classified under evaluation consultancy services, was conducted via a selective method using a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender aimed to provide evidence on how digital tools, robotics, and AI-enabled management alter job tasks and employment in the West of England, covering areas like BANES, South Gloucester, and Bristol. The procurement reached the award stage with the contract beginning on 2nd March 2026 and set to conclude on 17th July 2026. It attracted a budget of £75,000, and the award was made to The University of the West of England, Bristol, with the official award notice published on 20th April 2026.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specializing in research consultancy, particularly those focusing on digital transformation and workforce analysis in the public sector. SMEs can find this contract attractive due to its scope and potential to influence future policy decisions based on research findings. Organisations with expertise in evaluation consultancy, possessing skills in analysing technological impacts on employment, would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, participating businesses can enhance their reputation and expand their portfolio by contributing to transformative insights regarding the future of work in the South West region. Businesses involved have an opportunity to leverage their capabilities in the construction, education, logistics, and health sectors, promoting innovation and strategic development in workforce management.

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Notice Title

Future of Work

Notice Description

The West of England Combined Authority has procured a qualitative research organisation to conduct lived experience research on residents working within the every day economy sectors (construction, education, logistics and health). This research piece will provide decision-grade evidence on how the Future of work (digital tools, robotics, AI-enabled management) is changing job tasks, roles, and employment in the West of England. This geographical area will include BANES, South Gloucester, and Bristol.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5730a1bf-65c6-4d2e-9c50-3cf3a5c443b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07d8188b-e3c5-458f-8569-de77d3fd656f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,921 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 17 Jul 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

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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