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2025 ECITB Scholarship Programme (Scotland Aberdeen) - 3 Year

ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Aug 2025 at 11:43

Award Notice
Tender

20 Dec 2024 at 16:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has concluded the awarding stage of its tender process for the 2025 ECITB Scholarship Programme in Scotland, Aberdeen, covering a three-year academic period. The initial tender, published on 20 December 2024, sought services in the education and training category, with the contract worth £757,632. The award was officially made on 18 August 2025 to North East Scotland College, effective from 10 May 2025 through 31 July 2029. The procurement method was direct, managed as a single tender action below the threshold defined, and the process was marked as 'complete'. The ECITB's headquarters are located at Kings House Business Centre, Kings Langley, England, with opportunities beneficial for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises.

This tender offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for organisations operating within educational and training services that possess expertise in delivering industry-specific skills and knowledge. SMEs and larger businesses alike that can contribute to developing skilled energy technicians across electrical, instrumentation, control, and mechanical disciplines would find this opportunity well suited. The outcome presents a chance for businesses to engage with regional educational initiatives and contribute to career development in the construction and engineering sectors in Scotland, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships and business expansion opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025 ECITB Scholarship Programme (Scotland Aberdeen) - 3 Year

Notice Description

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is pleased to invite tender offers for our Scotland Aberdeen three (3) academic year regional Scholarships Programme 2025. Full details can be found within in the procurement pack, which is downloadable within Contracts Finder. The ECITB is tendering for a contract for the delivery of the skills and knowledge required within the 2025 ECITB Scholarship Programme (Scotland - Aberdeen 3 Year) - pathway requirements detailed in document 9 and the specification documents 2 (a-b). This tender consists of 2 lots. Bidders can submit offers for individual or both lots as detailed within the relevant specifications. Please see the procurement pack for full guidance. The two lots consist of the following for Scotland Aberdeen (3 year 2025): Lot 1 - ECITB SCHOLARSHIP 2025 2a - Energy Technician (Multi Disciplined) - Electrical - Instrumentation & Control Technician Lot 2 - ECITB SCHOLARSHIP 2025 2b - Energy Technician (Multi Disciplined) Electrical - Mechanical Technician Any queries, bidders should contact: procurement@ecitb.org.uk. Additional information: The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is pleased to invite tender offers for the regional contracts mentioned above. Full details are attached in the tender pack, which comprises the following items: 1. Notice, which sets out instructions to tenderers and other information relating to the process. 2. A specification describing the services required. 3. An Invitation to Tender Document (ITT). 4. Evaluation Methodology and Criteria to be adopted. 5. Tender Clarification Request Form. 6. A contract summary. 7. Tender PQQ. 8. The form of the proposed contract (Deed). 9. Scholarship cohort requirements by discipline and region. If you cannot access any of the above documents, or believe them to be incomplete, please contact us via procurement@ecitb.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a08d2d7-64bb-43d9-84d5-fd88d79d82be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6427a3dc-0d7c-4daf-a15d-b7252ae63adf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£757,632 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
9 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
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
Adrian Wookey
Contact Email
procurement@ecitb.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 (0)7302 005935

Buyer Location

Locality
KINGS LANGLEY
Postcode
WD4 8LZ
Post Town
Watford
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Three Rivers
Electoral Ward
Gade Valley
Westminster Constituency
South West Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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