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title: "Construction Job Brokerage"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d836"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-31"
---

# Construction Job Brokerage

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d836

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072444-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £360,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE SKILLS CENTRE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79611000 - Job search services
- 80531100 - Industrial training services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 06:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072444-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072444-2026
  31st July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://theskillscentre.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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