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2026 ECITB Scholarship Programme (East Coast)

ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

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Summary of the contracting process

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is seeking tender offers for the "2026 ECITB Scholarship Programme (East Coast)" aimed at delivering skill and knowledge training in pipefitting across various regions in the UK, including UKC, UKD, and UKE among others. This open procurement process, managed by the ECITB as a sub-central government public authority, is in the tender stage with a deadline for tender submissions on 23rd December 2025 at 17:00. Organisations are invited to participate by submitting their proposals electronically through email, with the programme set to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude by 30th June 2027, providing educational services under a light-touch regime.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in education and training services. Companies with capabilities in delivering technical skills training in the engineering construction industry will find this a lucrative opportunity, given the £50,000 budget allocation. The project allows firms to showcase their technical and quality solutions to gain a foothold in a significant public sector contract, fostering business growth by aligning with industry standards and enhancing reputation in the education services sector. Interested parties must email procurement@ecitb.org.uk to register their interest and participate in the clarification process, highlighting their expertise in providing quality training and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026 ECITB Scholarship Programme (East Coast)

Notice Description

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is pleased to invite tender offers for our England: East Coast Scholarships Programme 2026. Full details can be found within the procurement pack, which is downloadable within this Notice. The ECITB is tendering for a contract for the delivery of the skills and knowledge required within the 2026 ECITB Scholarship Programme (East Coast) Pipefitting from September 2026 - pathway requirements can be found within the procurement pack, specifically detailed within the Cohort Requirements by discipline and the Specification document. Please register your interest in this ITT to ensure you are included within the clarification (bidder question and answer) process by emailing: procurement@ecitb.org.uk Thank you for your interest in the ECITB.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dfea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084204-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

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