Tender

Carbon Literacy Trainer(s)

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD (CITB)

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Tender

09 Mar 2026 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), located in Peterborough, is initiating a procurement process to appoint Carbon Literacy Trainer(s) for delivering specialised training to its workforce. This tender, categorised under administrative educational services and education and training services, aims to enhance awareness of climate change impacts within the construction sector across England, Scotland, and Wales. The procurement stage is currently active, with key deadlines for enquiry submissions concluding on 19th March 2026, followed by tender submissions by 7th April 2026. The procurement method is open competition, with services valued at £30,000 GBP. The contract is anticipated to start on 18th May 2026 and run until 17th May 2028, with the possibility of a 12-month extension.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental education and training to expand their operations across multiple UK regions. The CITB is seeking trainers with Carbon Literacy Project accreditation, making it an ideal chance for SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in climate-related education to engage in a national-level initiative. Companies capable of offering high-quality training solutions have a competitive edge, as the evaluation criteria heavily emphasise quality over price. The procurement process encourages electronic submissions, facilitating broader participation from businesses equipped to deliver innovative educational programmes tailored to the construction industry’s evolving needs.

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Notice Title

Carbon Literacy Trainer(s)

Notice Description

We are seeking a Carbon Literacy Project (CLP) accredited Trainer to deliver Carbon Literacy training to its workforce. As a national organisation, our colleagues are situated across the three Countries (England, Scotland and Wales). We have developed a bespoke CLP training course for our workforce, that has a particular focus on how the construction industry is impacted by the changing climate. We are seeking a trainer to deliver this course. A market engagement notice was published on the 03rd of February 2026 providing a high-level view of the opportunity and inviting interested suppliers to understand the capacity and knowledge of the market prior to a tender exercise. https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009599-2026 16 suppliers responded to the PME questionnaire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06651d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020791-2026
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD (CITB)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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