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Labour Needs Analysis Services

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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09 Feb 2026 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has completed a procurement process for "Labour Needs Analysis Services" under the category of business and management consultancy and related services. The contract, awarded to Whole Life Consultants Ltd, commenced on 2nd February 2026 and is active until 1st August 2026, with an optional extension clause available should there be any programme delays. This procurement, executed through a limited competition method below the threshold, covers multiple regions throughout the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and more. The services are designed to support Places for London, and the total gross value of the contract is GBP 59,850.

This contract offers significant opportunities for firms specialising in consultancy services within the labour market and those adept at conducting comprehensive needs analysis. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), such as Whole Life Consultants Ltd, may find such opportunities advantageous to leverage their expertise, grow their business, and expand their service offerings across multiple regions within the United Kingdom. The success of this procurement underscores the fruitful potential for similar consultancies to engage in public sector projects, enhancing their profile and access to subsequent contract opportunities. Additionally, the provision for optional contract renewal presents further prospects for sustained partnership and business development.

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Notice Title

Labour Needs Analysis Services

Notice Description

Provision of labour needs analysis services to support Places for London.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ad1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011244-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,875 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bsfaribaadministration@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHOLE LIFE CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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