# Construction Skills Assessment

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by West of England Combined Authority.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [West of England Combined Authority](/buyers/west-of-england-combined-authority/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [WHOLE LIFE CONSULTANTS LIMITED](/suppliers/whole-life-consultants/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £49,950
- Tender value: £50,000
- Award date: 28 January 2026
- Published: 19 February 2026
- Contract start: 2 February 2026
- Contract end: 31 March 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 70c37a99-6b77-4b35-9e75-373be7897a02-884805
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a5fef4f-7e2b-47e8-9cd5-7385419d0000

## Description

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\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70c37a99-6b77-4b35-9e75-373be7897a02-884805)