Construction Job Brokerage

Essex County Council
East of England
Invited to quote
1 September 2026 to 1 March 2028

Delivery of a flexible, inclusive, and employer-informed employability programme designed to support candidates across three distinct career stages: Job-Ready, Almost-Ready, and Growth-Potential. The service focuses on bridging the gap between job seekers and construction employers to facilitate successful placements within the industry.

Open the official notice

Awarded value: £360k; As published
Published: 31 July 2026; Find a Tender
Awarded: 31 July 2026; The Skills Centre
Contract length: 18 months; Ends 1 March 2028

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of employability and recruitment brokerage services to support candidates into roles within the construction and infrastructure sector.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
31 July 2026
Contract awardedto The Skills Centre
31 July 2026
Contract starts
1 September 2026
Contract ends
1 March 2028

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How it compares

7.6× the typical sector based work academy contract (£48k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3849409/construction-job-brokerage
Buyer reference: PL0118
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d836
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Essex County Council. Construction Job Brokerage. Contract award, 31 July 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3849409/construction-job-brokerage (accessed 12 October 2026).