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title: "Future of Work"
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# Future of Work

Buyer: WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5730a1bf-65c6-4d2e-9c50-3cf3a5c443b5

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## Summary

The West of England Combined Authority has completed a tender for qualitative research services titled "Future of Work", focusing on everyday economy sectors such as construction, education, logistics, and health. The procurement, classified under evaluation consultancy services, was conducted via a selective method using a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender aimed to provide evidence on how digital tools, robotics, and AI-enabled management alter job tasks and employment in the West of England, covering areas like BANES, South Gloucester, and Bristol. The procurement reached the award stage with the contract beginning on 2nd March 2026 and set to conclude on 17th July 2026. It attracted a budget of £75,000, and the award was made to The University of the West of England, Bristol, with the official award notice published on 20th April 2026.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specializing in research consultancy, particularly those focusing on digital transformation and workforce analysis in the public sector. SMEs can find this contract attractive due to its scope and potential to influence future policy decisions based on research findings. Organisations with expertise in evaluation consultancy, possessing skills in analysing technological impacts on employment, would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, participating businesses can enhance their reputation and expand their portfolio by contributing to transformative insights regarding the future of work in the South West region. Businesses involved have an opportunity to leverage their capabilities in the construction, education, logistics, and health sectors, promoting innovation and strategic development in workforce management.

## Notice

The West of England Combined Authority has procured a qualitative research organisation to conduct lived experience research on residents working within the every day economy sectors (construction, education, logistics and health). This research piece will provide decision-grade evidence on how the Future of work (digital tools, robotics, AI-enabled management) is changing job tasks, roles, and employment in the West of England. This geographical area will include BANES, South Gloucester, and Bristol.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07d8188b-e3c5-458f-8569-de77d3fd656f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 17 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,921 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07d8188b-e3c5-458f-8569-de77d3fd656f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07d8188b-e3c5-458f-8569-de77d3fd656f
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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