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Construction Workforce Assessment

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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11 Nov 2025 at 09:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, through its Corporate Procurement Services in Cardiff, is managing the procurement process for a "Construction Workforce Assessment." This initiative falls under the industry category of Research and Development services, specifically focusing on decarbonising Wales's housing stock in line with Net Zero 2050 targets. The procurement process has progressed to the Award stage, with the contract being awarded to the Centre for Economics and Business Research Ltd. The contract commenced on 30 October 2025 and is set to conclude by 9 January 2026, with an option to extend until 27 February 2026. This project utilised a limited procurement method below the threshold, where limited competition facilitated the selection process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth within the research and consultancy sectors, particularly for businesses specialising in economic analysis and workforce planning related to environmental sustainability. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in scenario modelling and strategic workforce planning are well-positioned to compete in future phases or similar projects. By contributing to governmental policy development and strategic initiatives, participating organisations can enhance their profiles and potentially secure further contracts in the expanding field of sustainability and workforce planning within public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Construction Workforce Assessment

Notice Description

Contract details notice for Construction Workforce Assessment C229/2025/2026. The Welsh Government is commissioning a robust, data-driven research report to identify and forecast the skills and workforce capacity required to decarbonise Wales's housing stock in line with Net Zero 2050 targets. This work will provide quantitative insights into current and future labour demands across retrofit roles and professions, supporting policy development and strategic planning. Bidders were invited to submit quotes to deliver this research, including scenario modelling and recommendations to inform workforce planning.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072606-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,241 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 9 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRE FOR ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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