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Construction Job Brokerage

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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31 Jul 2026 at 06:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has finalised a contract for providing a Construction Job Brokerage Service, which falls under the services category. The tender, identified with the title "Construction Job Brokerage," aims to assist candidates in the construction sector through a comprehensive employability programme. This programme is set to begin on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 1st March 2028, with a total contract value of £432,000. The procurement process utilised a limited method below threshold, meaning competition was restricted to a smaller range of potential suppliers. The contract has been awarded to THE SKILLS CENTRE LONDON LIMITED, located in Cardiff, indicating that the procurement process is complete as of 31st July 2026.

This contract provides excellent opportunities for businesses focused on job search and industrial training services, fitting for those specialising in employability programme provision. With the requirements outlined for a flexible, inclusive, and employer-informed programme, businesses experienced in crafting employability solutions within the construction sector would find this venture most beneficial. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded supplier, may find niche opportunities within this framework, focusing on enhancing their service offerings and expanding their market operations within the UK regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Construction Job Brokerage

Notice Description

Award of contract for a Construction Job Brokerage Service. Essex County Council has appointed an employability provider to support candidates into roles within the Construction sector. The successful supplier will deliver a flexible, inclusive, and employer-informed employability programme that supports candidates across three stages of the career journey: Job-Ready, Almost-Ready and Growth-Potential

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d836
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072444-2026
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79611000 - Job search services

80531100 - Industrial training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE SKILLS CENTRE LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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