Awarded contract

Construction Employment Support Services

Awarded
£360k
Published 31 Jul 2026

Essex County Council seeks a construction employment provider to deliver inclusive job placement and career support services across three candidate readiness levels.

United Kingdom· East of EnglandPublished 31 Jul 2026· 6 days agoFind a Tender

Decision brief

4 fields
  • Contract value
    £360,000
    Pounds sterling
  • Closing date
    Rolling
    No closing date published
  • Sector
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  • Location
    United Kingdom
    East of England

Suppliers

1 supplier

Lifecycle

Awarded

Contract awarded. Originally published 6 days ago.

31 July 2026
Awarded — no open tender advertised

Brief

Essex County Council is seeking an experienced employability provider to deliver comprehensive construction sector job placement and career development services. The successful supplier will provide a flexible, inclusive program designed to support job candidates at three distinct career progression stages: Job-Ready (candidates prepared for immediate employment), Almost-Ready (candidates requiring skill development or preparation), and Growth-Potential (candidates with foundational skills seeking advancement). The program should be informed by current employer needs and labor market demands, offering tailored support including job matching, skills training coordination, interview preparation, and ongoing career guidance to help candidates secure and succeed in construction industry roles.

Track record

2 awards · 2 winners
Thin record

Only 2 prior awards here — too little to read.

In professional services, ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL has awarded 2 contracts to 2 suppliers.

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