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Apprentice Training and Assessment: ECITB APTUS Modern Apprentice Offshore Region - September 2026

ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

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Summary of the contracting process

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is seeking a training provider for its project titled "Apprentice Training and Assessment: ECITB APTUS Modern Apprentice Offshore Region - September 2026." This procurement is in the education and training services category, with an estimated value of £390,000. The opportunity is an open competition under the ‘light touch’ regime, targeted below the threshold, and accommodates SMEs and VCSEs. There are three lots available, specifically in Electrical Maintenance, Instrumentation & Control Maintenance, and Mechanical Maintenance, all for apprentices in the 2026 intake, located in the United Kingdom. The contract term extends from 1st September 2026 to 30th June 2030. The enquiry period for potential bidders closes on 19th January 2026, with the tender submission deadline on 23rd January 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector, particularly those experienced in the engineering construction industry. With a requirement to deliver comprehensive training and assessment packages leading to a Modern Apprenticeship qualification, it suits organisations capable of providing high-quality training across multiple technical fields – Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, and Mechanical Maintenance. The bidding process is designed to be competitive, with submissions assessed based on technical quality, pricing, and meeting mandatory criteria. Businesses with expertise in these disciplines, particularly those aligned with the upstream oil and gas sector, are encouraged to engage in this procurement process to expand their portfolio and gain exposure to vital sectors within UK industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apprentice Training and Assessment: ECITB APTUS Modern Apprentice Offshore Region - September 2026

Notice Description

The ECITB wishes to appoint a provider to fulfil its requirement for Apprentice Training and Assessment Contracts for ECITB APTUS Modern Apprentice ECITB Offshore Region - September 2026. The ECITB is looking to procure a training provider to deliver training and assessment services leading to the ECITB's Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering Construction qualification for apprentices in the employment of employers, in-scope to the ECITB and working in the upstream oil and gas sector. For the avoidance of doubt, the proposed contract will not extend to the training and assessment of apprentices who are not in the employment of employers in-scope to the ECITB (and possibly other contractors). The initial Contract term will be for 3-4 years. This tender consists of 3 lots. Tenderers can submit offers for one, or multiple lots as detailed within the relevant specifications. For each lot you bid on, you must submit a separate ITT response and indicate which lot you are bidding for. The Lots consist of: Lot 1: Electrical Maintenance (A) - training and assessment services required to be delivered for apprentices recruited in 2026 in the Offshore Region in the Electrical Maintenance discipline. Lot 2: Instrumentation & Control Maintenance (B) - training and assessment services required to be delivered for apprentices recruited in 2026 in the Offshore Region in the Electrical Instrumentation & Control Maintenance discipline. Lot 3: Mechanical Maintenance (C) - training and assessment services required to be delivered for apprentices recruited in 2026 in the Offshore Region in the Mechanical Maintenance discipline. Specifications relating to each lot are uploaded within this notice along with the draft contract, Invitation to Tender (including Tenderer response) and the Pricing Schedule (for response). ***To enable the Clarification process (Q&As), Tenderers should register their interest in the ITT via procurement@ecitb.org.uk after download of the procurement documents from Find a Tender Service. *** Please note the ECITB does not have an e-procurement portal and all correspondence and tender submissions must be via the procurement email address stated. Thank you for your interest in the ECITB.

Lot Information

APTUS Electrical Maintenance (A)

APTUS Training and assessment services required to be delivered for apprentices recruited in 2026 in the Offshore Region in the Electrical Maintenance discipline.

APTUS Instrumentation & Control Maintenance (B)

APTUS training and assessment services required to be delivered for apprentices recruited in 2026 in the Offshore Region in the Electrical Instrumentation & Control Maintenance discipline.

APTUS Mechanical Maintenance (C)

APTUS training and assessment services required to be delivered for apprentices recruited in 2026 in the Offshore Region in the Mechanical Maintenance discipline.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f49e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003644-2026
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
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 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
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
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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