# Future of Work

> 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: [The University of the West of England, Bristol](/suppliers/university-of-the-west-of-england-bristol/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £51,922
- Tender value: £75,000
- Award date: 27 February 2026
- Published: 20 April 2026
- Contract start: 2 March 2026
- Contract end: 17 July 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 07d8188b-e3c5-458f-8569-de77d3fd656f-893592
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5730a1bf-65c6-4d2e-9c50-3cf3a5c443b5

## Description

The West of England Combined Authority has procured a qualitative research organisation to conduct lived experience research on residents working within the every day economy sectors \(construction, education, logistics and health\)\. This research piece will provide decision-grade evidence on how the Future of work \(digital tools, robotics, AI-enabled management\) is changing job tasks, roles, and employment in the West of England\. This geographical area will include BANES, South Gloucester, and Bristol\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07d8188b-e3c5-458f-8569-de77d3fd656f-893592)