Tender

England Construction Opportunities (ECO 25)

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

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Tender

24 Dec 2024 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is currently in the tender stage for the "England Construction Opportunities (ECO 25)" project, aimed at providing mentoring support for new entrants and other target groups within the construction industry. This initiative falls under the industry category of education and training services. The procurement process is set to extend for 12 months in 2025/26 with potential for another 12-month extension into 2026/27, targeting job starts across the United Kingdom. The tender period concludes on 31st January 2025, and the contract's total estimated value is £4,000,000. The tender must be submitted electronically via the Delta eSourcing platform, following an open procurement procedure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses experienced in providing training and mentorship within the construction sector, particularly those already in relationships with employers and work training providers. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the capacity to support recent entrants, prison leavers, agency workers transitioning to apprenticeships, industry returners, and career changers will find this tender particularly beneficial. By participating in this tender, businesses can expand their service offerings and contribute to sustainable employment initiatives in the construction industry.

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Notice Title

England Construction Opportunities (ECO 25)

Notice Description

CITB is extending the England Construction Opportunities ('ECO 25'), for a further 12 months in 25/26, with a provision for a further 12-month extension into 26/27 that supports through mentoring: a.new entrants recently employed in the construction industry; b.any prison leaver whether the individual has been employed in construction before; c.Agency workers who progress to a Construction Apprenticeship; d.returners that have been out of the construction Industry for over 12 months; or e.Individuals wanting a career change to achieve a sustained employment in the construction industry.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mentoring support in the first 6 months of a New Entrant to a construction industry job. Up to 3,000 job starts annually. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/43PMX5BJ7G

Renewal: The second year is subject to approval by CITB, time and value is included in the documentation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ccda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041500-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD
Contact Name
Elaine Morrissey
Contact Email
elaine.morrissey@citb.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3004567000

Buyer Location

Locality
KING'S LYNN
Postcode
PE31 6RH
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Bircham with Rudhams
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

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