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FE Learner Destination Research Via CCS RM6126

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

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08 Jul 2025 at 13:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), based in Peterborough, UK, has completed procurement for a significant research initiative titled "FE Learner Destination Research Via CCS RM6126". The contract in the services category aimed to gather intelligence on learners' transition to employment within the construction sector, targeting improved use of CITB and public funds. The procurement process, a selective and restricted procedure, concluded on 30th May 2025, with IFF Research being awarded the contract valued at £147,500. The contract period spans from 25th June 2025 to 24th December 2026, covering various locations including the UK, Europe, and other international territories, thus reflecting a comprehensive approach to address industry challenges.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies specialising in research services within the construction domain. Businesses equipped with expertise in industry analysis, forecasting, and strategic development would find this project particularly suited to their capabilities, as it aims to support strategic initiatives in meeting the UK's construction needs. Additionally, large organisations like IFF Research may lead such efforts, considering the project's scale and scope detailed in the procurement process. By enabling data-driven insights, this project offers growth opportunities for companies capable of leveraging research to bolster construction industry planning and development efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FE Learner Destination Research Via CCS RM6126

Notice Description

This research will provide us with vital intelligence on learners' transition to employment and enable development of strategies for smoother transitions and effective use of CITB and public funds (ESFA), improving sustainable employment for trainees, and meeting the UK's construction needs. The data produced will be used by the Industry Analysis and Forecasting team to support the development of several other work-streams that are essential to the organisation and the research programme. Results from the research will be crucial in helping CITB to improve supply-side data about the industry and will help CITB to work with the industry to address future skills issues early.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da869fb3-af0e-42de-944f-50f00785d5b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a05409-c799-4409-a610-e2db49401462
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£147,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£147,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2025 - 24 Dec 2026 1-2 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
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
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8TY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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