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title: "Labour and Skills Forecasting Analysis - Award Notice"
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# Labour and Skills Forecasting Analysis - Award Notice

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f620c3f-9cca-419d-906a-01f7e50f6b43

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Labour and Skills Forecasting Analysis" contract has been completed, with HS2 serving as the contracting authority. The contract, valued at £105,500, was awarded to Whole Life Consultants Limited following an open procurement exercise conducted below the OJEU threshold. The procurement process was classified under research and development services and related consultancy services. The tender period officially closed on 13 March 2017, and the contract became active starting from 6 April 2017, with an expected end date of 31 December 2018. The award notice was published on 11 April 2017.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services to enhance their growth. Companies that offer expertise in labour and skills forecasting, as well as those that can provide innovative analysis solutions, would be particularly well-suited to engage with similar future opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider these contracts as potential pathways for expansion and collaboration within the public sector.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded to Whole Life Consultants (WLC) for the provision of Labour and Skills Forecasting Analysis following a sub-OJEU threshold, open procurement exercise conducted on Contracts Finder. The original 'Opportunity' advert can be found at the following link: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b0832f4-c0ab-4ea2-94e5-d99fc053cfab?p=@NT08=UFQxUlRRPT0=NjJ

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d918b4e-5fbc-433e-b63f-6ebf434a5427 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2017 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WHOLE LIFE CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2017 at 07:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d918b4e-5fbc-433e-b63f-6ebf434a5427

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d918b4e-5fbc-433e-b63f-6ebf434a5427
  11th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b0832f4-c0ab-4ea2-94e5-d99fc053cfab?p=@NT08=UFQxUlRRPT0=NjJ

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