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title: "Construction Skills Assessment"
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# Construction Skills Assessment

Buyer: WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a5fef4f-7e2b-47e8-9cd5-7385419d0000

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the West of England Combined Authority, involved a Competitive Quotation method aimed at commissioning research services to assess construction skills needs for housebuilding in the West of England. This project focused on analysing current and future skill requirements, comparing demand with existing and projected supply. The tender was completed, with WHOLE LIFE CONSULTANTS LIMITED being awarded the contract. The procurement process, which concluded with an award on 28th January 2026 and was published on 19th February 2026, falls under the services category and happened within the region of South West England. The contract was set to commence on 2nd February 2026 and concluded by 31st March 2026, with a valuation nearing £50,000.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in the construction industry and workforce analysis. Given the nature of the services required, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract especially suitable, providing an avenue to engage in sector-specific analysis and establish themselves in the evolving landscape of housebuilding. Businesses able to offer strategic insights into skills assessments and workforce planning would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, thus enhancing their portfolio and reputation in the research services industry.

## Notice

External research commission to supplement in-house analysis, clarifying the current and future construction skills needed for housebuilding in the West of England, comparing this demand to existing and projected supply.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70c37a99-6b77-4b35-9e75-373be7897a02 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,950 |
| 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 | WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## 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

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70c37a99-6b77-4b35-9e75-373be7897a02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70c37a99-6b77-4b35-9e75-373be7897a02
  19th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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