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    ContractsConstruction Sector Development Plan
    Awarded contract

    Construction Sector Development Plan

    Awarded
    £19.8k
    Published 12 Aug 2026

    Develop and publish a strategic Construction Sector Plan to guide growth, workforce development, and skills pipeline initiatives in the North East construction industry.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· North EastPublished 12 Aug 2026· 1 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £19.8k
    Published 12 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £19,800
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      North East

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • UF
      URBAN FORESIGHT LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 months ago.

    12 August 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This project involves developing and publishing a comprehensive Construction Sector Plan that aligns with the Local Growth Plan and New Deal for North East Workers initiatives. The plan will serve as a sector-focused implementation and delivery roadmap designed to drive sector growth, support workforce development, and strengthen the skills and talent pipeline. The document will clearly outline ambitions, key objectives, and delivery intentions for the construction industry. The completed plan is intended for external publication by late August 2026. Project Duration: 8 June 2026 to 14 August 2026 (approximately 10 weeks).

    Track record

    8 awards · 8 winners
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    In research innovation, North East Combined Authority has awarded 8 contracts to 8 suppliers.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06e27f
    NE
    Buyer
    North East Combined Authority
    Sector
    Research & Innovation