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Project Management Consultant for GL refresh Project

ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jan 2026 at 17:53

Award

19 Aug 2025 at 10:56

Tender

17 Apr 2025 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has completed a procurement process for a Project Management Consultant for their general ledger (GL) refresh project set to enhance their financial transaction capabilities. The tender, identified by the title "Project Management Consultant for GL refresh Project," falls under the service category of financial consultancy and targets the UK region. Commencing in June 2025, the initial programme spans 6-8 weeks, concluding with a go-live deadline by August/September 2025. This open, below-threshold competition process attracted bids, culminating in an award to Forvis Mazars LLP on 26th June 2025. The 12-month contract, signed on 19th August 2025, with an option for a 12-month extension, is valued at £30,816 GBP, allowing for potential additional related services if required by ECITB.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses to engage with a reputable government-related body, particularly those specialising in financial consultancy and project management services. Companies focused on developing and managing financial systems and seeking to expand into sub-central government contracts will find this opportunity lucrative. The open competition invited a diverse range of bidders, and although the contract was awarded to a large enterprise, SMEs expressing strong technical expertise and competitive pricing could potentially compete for similar future opportunities within this sector.

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Notice Title

Project Management Consultant for GL refresh Project

Notice Description

3.1 The ECITB wishes to appoint a provider to fulfil its requirement for the services of a Project Management Consultant for the ECITB's general ledger (GL) refresh project this summer. The initial Contract term will be for 12 months, with an optional extension of 12 months. We though envisage the initial programme to only last for 6-8 weeks due to its low complexity commencing implementation ideally in June 2025. The deadline for go live with our new software, including full implementation and testing phases is August/September 2025. The ECITB may require additional services to support future software/App add-ons (to be costed separately). Procurement pack held full detail

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract of one year with extensions provides the ECITB with the option for additional support under the agreed terms during the first 1-2 years of the software's use. At the ECITB's discretion, we may request additional, related services during both the initial term and any optional extension, such as: 1. Implementation of additional bolt-on modules 2. Development of system reporting requirements 3. Additional system and reporting needs in line with business changes, efficiencies and improvement or wider regulation or directives For the optional extension, rates should be pre-agreed with the ECITB including the scope of services.

Renewal: The contract of one year with extensions provides the ECITB with the option for additional support under the agreed terms during the first 1-2 years of the software's use. At the ECITB's discretion, we may request additional, related services during both the initial term and any optional extension, such as: 1. Implementation of additional bolt-on modules 2. Development of system reporting requirements 3. Additional system and reporting needs in line with business changes, efficiencies and improvement or wider regulation or directives For the optional extension, rates should be pre-agreed with the ECITB including the scope of services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050503
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000851-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£30,816 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£30,816 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 25 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Three Rivers
Electoral Ward
Gade Valley
Westminster Constituency
South West Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORVIS MAZARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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