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ECITB Scholarship Programme (SW Bridgwater area 2024)

ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Aug 2025 at 12:09

Award Notice
Tender

20 Sep 2024 at 11:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) initiated the ECITB Scholarship Programme for the South West Bridgwater area in 2024. This programme targets the education and training services sector, with an estimated value of £90,000 GBP. The procurement stage recently transitioned from the tender to the award phase, with the final contracts awarded in May 2025. The contract period is set to begin on 1st September 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2026. Companies were invited to participate through a competitive quotation method, focusing on below-threshold procurements. The programme comprises three specialised lots: Welding, Mechanical, and Pipe Fitting, with services to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses in the education and training sectors, especially those specialising in engineering construction and apprenticeship programmes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage due to their suitability for this tender. The programme aims to enhance practical skills and create pathways towards skilled employment, offering substantial growth and collaboration prospects for training providers who excel in vocational education. empresas with capability in delivering specialised training in welding, mechanical, and pipe fitting disciplines are well-suited to leverage this opportunity to expand their industry footprint and contribute to workforce development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ECITB Scholarship Programme (SW Bridgwater area 2024)

Notice Description

The ECITB is seeking tender submissions from suitably qualified Training Providers to deliver its 2024 ECITB Scholarship programme which will deliver skills and knowledge to learners leading to skilled employment status or entry onto a recognised Apprenticeship Standard/Framework in the Engineering Construction or related industries. This tender consists of 3 lots. Bidders can submit offers for one, two, or all three lots as detailed within the relevant specifications and tender pack. The lots are: Lot 1 - ECITB SCHOLARSHIP 2024 2a - Welding Lot 2 - ECITB SCHOLARSHIP 2024 2b - Mechanical Lot 3 - ECITB SCHOLARSHIP 2024 2c - Pipe Fitting The contract duration is anticipated to be no longer than 1 academic year, running from the contract start date in Nov/Dec 2024 to a contract end date in Q2 (April - June) - 2025. The procurement pack is available on Contracts Finder within this notice (document attachments) consisting of: 1. Notice - sets out instructions to tenderers and other information relating to the process. 2. Specification (x3 a-c) describing the services required (one per Lot). 3. An Invitation to Tender Document (ITT) for your completion. 4. Evaluation Methodology and Criteria to be adopted. 5. Tender Clarification Request Form. 6. A contract summary. 7. Tender PQQ for your completion. 8. The form of the proposed contract (Deed) . 9. Scholarship cohort requirements by discipline and region. Any questions relating to this tender should be directed to the person named within the Tender Pack. Thank you for your interest in this opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67ec5d83-d4a2-44c6-95c0-1413dffe6c14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a1ac4e-1091-4c9b-8ba6-75f8e595a40e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£174,024 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP1 1FW
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Boxmoor
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE

TRAIN4ALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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