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2025 ECITB Scholarship Programme (Scotland) - 1 Year

ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 May 2025 at 13:45

TenderAmendment

19 Dec 2024 at 09:52

Tender

03 Dec 2024 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), located in Kings Langley, England, has completed the procurement process for the 2025 ECITB Scholarship Programme in Scotland. This initiative involves three distinct lots: Design and Draughting, Mechanical, and Fab/Weld, each covering a one-year academic duration commencing on 1st September 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2026. Classified under CPV code 80000000 for Education and Training Services, the programme is valued at £228,000 and was awarded to Forth Valley College. The procurement method used was a direct, single tender action, involving a below-threshold procedure, with the contract award concluding on 31st March 2025. This award signifies the end of the procurement stage and the beginning of contract execution.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and vocational training services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to engage with such projects, given the suitability specifications stated. By engaging with the ECITB scholarship programme, companies can expand their service offerings in the Scottish educational sector and further develop their expertise in delivering tailored educational programmes, thus enhancing their portfolio and market presence.

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Notice Title

2025 ECITB Scholarship Programme (Scotland) - 1 Year

Notice Description

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is pleased to invite tender offers for our Scotland one (1) 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) - pathway requirements can be found within the procurement pack, specifically detailed in document 9 and the specification documents 2 (a-c). This tender consists of 3 lots. Bidders can submit offers for individual, multiple or all lots as detailed within the relevant specifications. Please see the procurement pack for full guidance. The three lots consist of the following for Scotland (one year 2025): Lot 1 - ECITB SCHOLARSHIP 2025 2a - Design and Draughting Lot 2 - ECITB SCHOLARSHIP 2025 2b - Mechanical Lot 3 - ECITB SCHOLARSHIP 2025 2c - Fab/Weld 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab4152e2-01fa-4ae4-86bf-17c0df1ce423
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01446d2d-e66c-446c-9abd-1dac4961c0f6
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£228,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD
Contact Name
Adrian Wookey
Contact Email
procurement@ecitb.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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