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ECITB Horizons Scottish Central Belt STEM School Engagement Programme (S2 pupils) Pilot

ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

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13 Aug 2026 at 16:48

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13 Aug 2026 at 16:38

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13 Aug 2026 at 16:23

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07 Aug 2026 at 12:30

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06 Aug 2026 at 15:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

24 Mar 2026 at 12:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board is procuring education and training services for a Scottish Central Belt STEM school engagement pilot, focused on S2 pupils aged 13–14. It seeks a delivery partner or consortium to design, coordinate and deliver a regional careers attraction and STEM engagement programme supporting the future engineering construction workforce. The scope includes curriculum-aligned activities, school engagement, employer involvement, teacher development and regional partnerships. Activities will involve pupils, teachers, school careers leaders, careers advisers, employers, industry representatives, STEM networks and other local partners. The programme is intended to increase understanding of engineering construction careers among young people, educators and communities, while supporting industry workforce needs across the Scottish Central Belt. A single supplier or consortium may submit an offer.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. There is one lot, with an estimated gross value of £120,000 including VAT. The contract period is 1 January 2027 to 31 July 2029, with delivery planned from September 2027 across two academic years. Enquiries were due by 31 August 2026 at 23:59, and tender submissions were due by 7 September 2026 at 23:59. Electronic submission is allowed, with enquiries and offers sent by email to procurement@ecitb.org.uk. Participation is reserved for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises. Evaluation uses mandatory pass/fail requirements followed by weighted criteria: price 20% and quality 80%.

This opportunity suits an SME or voluntary, community or social enterprise with experience delivering STEM, careers, education or workforce-development programmes for young people. Strong candidates are likely to be able to work with secondary schools and pupils aged 13–14, produce curriculum-aligned activities, engage teachers and careers staff, and involve employers and engineering or industrial representatives. The requirement also favours organisations able to coordinate regional partnerships with STEM networks, local communities and other stakeholders across the Scottish Central Belt. A supplier should be capable of designing and/or implementing a structured programme, managing delivery across two academic years, supporting teacher development, and demonstrating how activities will achieve reach and impact. Consortium bids are permitted, allowing complementary education, engagement and industry capabilities to be combined.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ECITB Horizons Scottish Central Belt STEM School Engagement Programme (S2 pupils) Pilot

Notice Description

Scope and Background The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is seeking a delivery partner or consortium to support the design and / or implementation of a regional careers attraction and STEM engagement programme designed to strengthen the future talent pipeline for the Engineering Construction Industry (ECI). The programme aims to increase awareness and understanding of engineering construction careers among young people, educators, and local communities while supporting industry workforce requirements across key industrial regions. The ECITB intends to appoint delivery partner(s) through a competitive tender process to design, coordinate, and deliver regional STEM engagement programmes. Successful providers will be responsible for engaging schools, employers, educators, and local stakeholders to deliver curriculum-aligned activities, facilitate employer involvement, provide teacher development opportunities, and establish effective regional partnerships that maximise programme reach and impact. This opportunity is to appoint a partner to deliver our pilot programme within the Scottish Central Belt for S2 pupils. Submissions can be made by a single supplier or multiple as a consortium. Target Audience The primary target audience for programme delivery shall be pupils aged 13-14 years (S3 / Key Stage 3 equivalent). Secondary audiences shall include: Teachers and educators School careers leaders and careers advisers Local employers and industry representatives Regional STEM networks and partner organisations The Pilot contract will be for an initial term of 2.5 years from January 2027 with delivery from September 2027 across two academic years. About the ECITB The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is the employer-led skills, standards and qualifications body for the development of the engineering construction workforce of Great Britain. An arms-length body of the UK Government, the ECITB reports to the Department for Education. Our vision is a trailblazing Engineering Construction Industry where critical infrastructure, energy security and net zero ambitions are achieved. The ECITB works with employers and training providers to attract, develop and qualify the engineering construction workforce in a wide range of craft, technical and professional disciplines. We invest about PS28 million each year to support skills development within the industry. *** Expression of Interest are required from potential bidders to ensure there involvement in the clarifications/enquiries stage of the tender process. Please email: Procurement@ecitb.org.uk ***

Planning Information

Webinar event at 11:00 on Monday, 20 April 2026. Please register to receive an invite here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/63113604-fdaf-4708-b708-c37dba6a8d5c@8ca5948f-3366-4ce2-97ff-01bd2c6b9a8e

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077408-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGS LANGLEY
Postcode
WD4 8LZ
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Three Rivers
Electoral Ward
Gade Valley
Westminster Constituency
South West Hertfordshire

Further Information

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