Tender

SSP Customer Portal

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

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Tender

19 Nov 2025 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), a public authority within the sub-central government sector, has opened a tender for the development and implementation of a digital customer portal for the Site Safety Plus (SSP) programme. This tender, titled "SSP Customer Portal," falls under the category of information systems and technology services. The procurement process is at the tender stage, employing a competitive flexible procedure which consists of two stages. Located in Peterborough, UK, the contract is anticipated to start on 31 March 2026 and run through 30 March 2029, with the possibility of a two-year extension. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 15 December 2025 and an enquiry period ending on 4 December 2025. The gross value of the contract is £1,250,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in information technology services and digital solutions. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply. The process offers the chance for businesses to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure a contract with an influential buyer like CITB. With a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience, firms proficient in developing robust digital platforms and capable of meeting high-performance requirements are ideal candidates. The tender process itself is designed to be both inclusive and challenging, providing a platform for businesses to gain valuable experience in public sector procurement and potentially establish a long-term partnership with CITB.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SSP Customer Portal

Notice Description

Invitation to Participate - Site Safety Plus (SSP) Customer Portal. CITB is looking to develop and implement a digital customer portal for the administration process of Site Safety Plus (SSP) to eliminate manual processing, improve operational efficiency and enhance the overall customer experience. A market engagement notice was published on the 10th of September 2025 providing a high-level view of the opportunity and inviting interested suppliers to express interest by completing the questionnaire shared. https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055515-2025. 14 suppliers expressed interest in the opportunity. Suppliers who expressed interest and are wishing to take part are being invited to participate in the tender opportunity. Maximum of 3 (highest scoring) suppliers will be invited to Stage 2 . To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=976235785

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e3fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075067-2025
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48810000 - Information systems

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD
Contact Name
Ayo Abugo
Contact Email
ayo.abugo@citb.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE7 8HP
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Hargate and Hempsted
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

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