Planning

ECITB STEM engagement programme Pilot (under-16s into ECI careers)

ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

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Planning

24 Mar 2026 at 12:46

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), a public authority under sub-central government, is in the planning stage of initiating a tender process for its new STEM engagement programme pilot. The programme aims to support the engineering construction industry's future talent pipeline by encouraging under-16s into engineering construction industry (ECI) careers, with a focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives in Central Scotland. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 24 March 2026, and a key webinar event is scheduled for 20 April 2026 at 11:00am. Interested stakeholders are invited to provide feedback and participate in early engagement activities, preceding the tender issuance expected in summer 2026. The programme, classified under Education and training services, will have a gross value of £60,000 and is planned to be delivered across the Scottish Central Belt starting from 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in STEM outreach, education, and third sector partnerships. Organisations that specialise in engaging young people with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics can collaborate to influence the shape of the programme. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly suitable to compete for this two-year pilot project, with insights from industry engagement expected to guide the tender process. Participating in early engagement activities could allow businesses to tailor their approach to meet ECITB’s objectives and contribute to the sector's long-term growth by inspiring the next generation of ECI professionals. By attending the upcoming webinar and engaging in dialogue, organisations can position themselves as key players in shaping this strategic initiative focused on fostering new talent in the engineering construction industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ECITB STEM engagement programme Pilot (under-16s into ECI careers)

Notice Description

ECITB is pleased to invite stakeholders to help shape it's new STEM engagement programme! The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is inviting organisations to get involved in helping shape a new programme designed to support the engineering construction industry's future talent pipeline. Andrew Hockey, CEO of the ECITB, said: "The ECITB's Leading Industry Learning Strategy outlines the importance of encouraging new entrants into industry and engaging in activities to attract and inspire under-16s into ECI careers. "One of the recurring themes we hear from employers across the industry is the critical need to inspire young people into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers from an early age. "Our Business Plan for 2026 includes the action to deliver a key EDI (equity, diversity and inclusion) or attraction initiative in each ECITB region, including a STEM outreach engagement activity in Central Scotland targeting secondary schools." As part of its pre-tender market engagement, the ECITB is seeking input on the current STEM engagement landscape from engineering construction organisations, STEM outreach providers and third sector partners. Feedback is welcomed on existing solutions, areas of good practice and any gaps that need to be addressed to strengthen STEM outreach and careers awareness. Our webinar will be the first in a series of supplier engagement activities to support this, pre tender. The ECITB intends to issue a tender later in summer 2026 for the two-year pilot programme across the Scottish Central Belt, with delivery expected to commence in 2027. WEBINAR Organisations interested in contributing to this early engagement are invited to attend our online event on 20 April at 11:00am. Insights gathered during this engagement will help inform the forthcoming tender and pilot programme. Please register for our webinar here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/63113604-fdaf-4708-b708-c37dba6a8d5c@8ca5948f-3366-4ce2-97ff-01bd2c6b9a8e

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/026782-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Aug 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Three Rivers
Electoral Ward
Gade Valley
Westminster Constituency
South West Hertfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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