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2026 ECITB Scholarship Programme (SCOTLAND: Central Belt)

ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

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Summary of the contracting process

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is inviting tenders for the upcoming 2026 ECITB Scholarship Programme located in Scotland's Central Belt. This tender, under the industry category of education and training services, is intended to contract services that will deliver the necessary skills and knowledge as part of the programme set to start on 1st September 2026, concluding by 30th June 2027. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, focusing on a light-touch regime. The bidding is currently in the 'tender stage' with a tender submission deadline of 23rd December 2025. The ECITB, a sub-central government public authority, is based in Kings Langley, UK, and the tender includes two active lots: Level 5 PEO Mechanical and Level 5 PEO Fab/Weld, each valued at £100,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), thereby fostering business growth in the educational services sector in the UK region. Companies with expertise in mechanical, fabrication, or welding training at a professional educational level are particularly well-suited to participate. By engaging with this tender, businesses can expand their service portfolio and enhance their reputation through collaboration with a recognised industry leader in training programmes. Participation could also provide a platform to demonstrate capability in meeting both pass/fail criteria and favourable evaluations based on technical quality and pricing in a competitive environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026 ECITB Scholarship Programme (SCOTLAND: Central Belt)

Notice Description

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is pleased to invite tender offers for our Scotland Central Belt regional 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 (Scotland: Central Belt) from September 2026 - pathway requirements can be found within the procurement pack, specifically detailed within the Cohort Requirements by discipline and the Specification document (Lot 1 and 2). This tender consists of 2 lots. Bidders can submit offers for individual, multiple or all lots as detailed within the relevant specifications. Please see the procurement pack for full guidance. The two lots consist of the following: * Lot 1 - (Scotland Central Belt) Level 5 PEO Mechanical * Lot 2 - (Scotland Central Belt) Level 5 PEO Fab/Weld 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.

Lot Information

Scotland Central Belt Level 5 PEO Mechanical

ECITB Scholarships: Scotland Central Belt Level 5 PEO Mechanical

Scotland Central Belt Level 5 PEO Fab/Weld

ECITB Scholarships: Scotland Central Belt Level 5 PEO Fab/Weld

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dff1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084195-2025
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
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
TLM Scotland

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

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