Tender

2026 ECITB Scholarship Programme (South West) L2 Plating

ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

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23 Jan 2026 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is currently in the tendering stage for its 2026 ECITB Scholarship Programme focused on Level 2 Plating, specifically targeting the South West of England. This open procurement process, under the authority of a sub-central government public authority, invites bids for delivering training services. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 24th February 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 18th February 2026. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 80000000 for Education and training services, with potential service locations spanning multiple UK regions including UKC to UKK. The total gross value of the contract is £87,500, and the programme is scheduled to run from 1st September 2026 to 30th June 2027.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in educational and vocational training services. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to apply, with selection criteria emphasising technical and quality assessment alongside pricing. Ideal candidates are those equipped to manage single-stage tenders with a robust capacity to deliver skills and knowledge-based training in the specified regions of the UK. This opportunity allows businesses to align with the strategic objectives of the ECITB, thereby positioning themselves as key players in the educational and training sector for engineering construction. Successful bidders will contribute to the upskilling of individuals, fostering industry knowledge and expertise that can drive further business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026 ECITB Scholarship Programme (South West) L2 Plating

Notice Description

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is pleased to invite tender offers for our England: South West Scholarships Programme 2026 for Level 2 Plating. 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 (South West Plating L2 - 1 Year) from September 2026 - pathway requirements can be found within the procurement pack, specifically detailed within the Cohort Requirements by discipline and the Specification documents. ***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-060d2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006129-2026
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
£87,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£87,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 20262 weeks to go
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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