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2026 ECITB Scholarships Programme: ENGLAND (NORTHEAST, NORTHWEST & HUMBER BANK)

ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

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01 Jun 2026 at 16:08

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18 Dec 2025 at 10:19

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12 Dec 2025 at 12:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), a public authority in Kings Langley, UK, has completed its tender process for the 2026 ECITB Scholarships Programme. This programme involves delivering educational and training services, specifically for skills and knowledge enhancement in the engineering construction sector across the Northeast and Northwest of England and the Humber Bank region. The procurement process was conducted as an open competition under a light-touch regime, with below-threshold contracts awarded for five lots, involving different levels of mechanical, pipefitting, and fabrication welding disciplines. The tender was initiated on 12th November 2025, with a submission deadline on 23rd December 2025. The contracts have been signed and are active from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2027.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training industry, particularly those skilled in mechanical and construction training. Large training organisations and SMEs specialising in pipefitting and fabrication welding will find these contracts beneficial for business growth. The scholarships programme aims to equip students with industry-relevant competencies, providing businesses the chance to nurture and develop talent that aligns with sector demands. Additionally, companies can enhance their partnerships with key educational institutions and bolster their service offerings in the skills development space. Winning this tender could solidify a company’s reputation within the engineering construction industry, fostering long-term growth and sustainability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026 ECITB Scholarships Programme: ENGLAND (NORTHEAST, NORTHWEST & HUMBER BANK)

Notice Description

Contract for the delivery of the skills and knowledge required within the 2026 ECITB Scholarship Programme (South West and London) from September 2026 - pathway requirements can be found within the procurement pack, specifically detailed within the Cohort Requirements by discipline and the Specification document (for Lots 1-5). * Lot 1 - Northwest England - Merseyside: Level 2 Pipefitting * Lot 2 - Northeast England - Teesside: Level 2 Pipefitting. * Lot 3 - Northwest England - Cumbria: Level 2 PEO Mechanical * Lot 4 - Northwest England - Cumbria: Level 2 PEO Fabrication Welding (plus pipefitting unit) * Lot 5 - Humber Bank: Level 2 Pipefitting As detailed in the original contract notice.

Lot Information

Northwest England - Merseyside: Level 2 Pipefitting Northeast England - Teesside: Level 2 Pipefitting Northwest England - Cumbria: Level 2 PEO Mechanical Northwest England - Cumbria: Level 2 PEO Fabrication Welding (plus pipefitting unit) Humber Bank: Level 2 Pipefitting

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dfdc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051547-2026
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£226,821 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENGINEERING 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
KINGS LANGLEY
Postcode
WD4 8LZ
Postcode Area
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
4
Supplier Names

HCF CATCH LIMITED

Lakes College West Cumbria

MARITIME + ENGINEERING COLLEGE NORTH WEST

The Education Training Collective

Further Information

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