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Skillbuild Regional Qualifiers - Event Support

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

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23 Mar 2026 at 15:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), based in Peterborough, United Kingdom. It involves the provision of event support for the Skillbuild Regional Qualifiers, requiring practical event support along with technical health and safety standards. The procurement falls under the services category, with the industry classification as event services. The contract for this tender was initiated on 23rd March 2026 and the award process is currently pending completion. The procurement method used is direct, below the threshold, without competition, indicating a streamlined process focused on efficiency. The contract period is scheduled from 24th March 2026 to 31st December 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in event services or related industries, particularly those able to meet specific health and safety requirements and manage event logistics effectively. As the procurement was conducted directly without competition, businesses with the right capabilities and experience in managing similar events can maximise growth opportunities with CITB through potential future collaborations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those with capabilities in technical event support, are well-suited to compete, given the procurement scale and the streamlined direct method employed. This engagement could pave the way for strengthening industry presence and exploring new avenues in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Skillbuild Regional Qualifiers - Event Support

Notice Description

Skillbuild Regional Qualifiers - Event Support, for specific practical event support, with technical health and safety requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0671c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026413-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,030 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUBBLE EVENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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