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    ContractsAdvanced Connectivity Technologies: Workforce Skills and Sector Adoption Study
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    Advanced Connectivity Technologies: Workforce Skills and Sector Adoption Study

    Contract value
    £175k
    Published 15 Sept 2026

    Two-part research study examining the workforce skills landscape and sectoral adoption of advanced connectivity technologies to inform UK policy and investment decisions.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 15 Sept 2026· 1 month agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £175k
    Published 15 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £175,000indicative
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Lifecycle

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    15 September 2026
    Open tender · no closing date published

    Brief

    This opportunity comprises two complementary research lots focused on Advanced Connectivity Technologies (ACT). Lot 1 examines the current and future workforce demand in the ACT sector, analyzing skills gaps, education pathways, and regional variations, with deliverables including workforce analysis reports, scenario planning, and policy recommendations. Lot 2 synthesizes evidence on technology adoption and implementation, conducts comparative policy analysis, and performs horizon scanning on emerging technologies including 6G, delivering policy recommendations and briefings for senior decision-makers. Successful bidders will engage stakeholders, conduct robust analysis, and produce publication-ready outputs including reports, datasets, and presentations to inform government, industry, and training providers.

    Track record

    5 awards · 5 winners
    Open field

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06fa53

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