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Construction Job Brokerage

Essex County Council

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31 Jul 2026 at 07:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council procured a construction job brokerage service to help candidates move into roles in the construction sector. The appointed employability provider is expected to deliver a flexible, inclusive and employer-informed programme covering three stages of the career journey: Job-Ready, Almost-Ready and Growth-Potential. The work combines job-search support with industrial training and is delivered for candidates in Essex. This is a public-sector employability and workforce-development requirement rather than a construction works contract. It is relevant to organisations that support people into employment, provide vocational or industry-focused training, and can engage with construction employers to understand their workforce needs. The council is based in Chelmsford and is the buying organisation.

The procurement has been completed and the contract awarded following a below-threshold limited competition under the light-touch regime. One lot was awarded to THE SKILLS CENTRE LONDON LIMITED. The contract was signed on 27 July 2026, has a gross value of £432,000 (£360,000 excluding VAT), and runs from 1 September 2026 to 1 March 2028. The successful provider will deliver the construction job brokerage service across the three candidate stages described. The competition was evaluated through the limited-competition route; the available outcome identifies the successful supplier but does not set out separate scoring criteria. The contract is active and the tender is complete.

This award demonstrates demand from Essex County Council for a joined-up employability service focused specifically on construction careers. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need experience supporting candidates at different levels of work readiness, from people ready to enter jobs through to those with growth potential. It would also need to combine job-search assistance with industrial or vocational training and demonstrate an inclusive approach. Employer engagement is central: providers must understand construction employers’ needs and shape support around real roles. The successful supplier is an SME, indicating that delivery at this scale can be undertaken by a focused specialist rather than only a large national organisation. Relevant capability includes construction-sector links, candidate progression support, training delivery and employer-informed programme design.

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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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 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
Postcode Area
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 LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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