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Skillbuild Finals Event

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

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08 Apr 2026 at 11:48

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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08 Apr 2026 at 10:51

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has completed the procurement process for the Skillbuild Finals Event, focusing on event management services and logistics support. This contract, awarded to Bubble Event Services Ltd, involves providing comprehensive services for the transport and delivery of goods required for the event, which is scheduled to occur in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKH11 region. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method due to specific technical reasons where Bubble has historically handled these events and the regional heats of Skillbuild. This process reached the award stage on 8th April 2026, and the contract running period is set from 21st April 2026 to 31st December 2026, valued at approximately £234,808 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event management and logistics to align with key industry players. Companies with a proven track record in large-scale event execution, particularly smaller and medium-sized enterprises, stand to benefit from the visibility and experience that such a high-profile event offers. Engaging with CITB through this procurement may open doors for long-term collaboration, especially for firms looking to enhance their credentials within the public sector's event management services industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Skillbuild Finals Event

Notice Description

The Supplier shall provide Event Management services and logistics support to transport and deliver all required goods for the Skillbuild Finals 2026.

Procurement Information

CITB asked OneTwo to provide a quote as they are our contracted event agency but they would be outsourcing to Bubble and then adding on a substantial amount. Bubble have historically done this event for us and are contracted to do the regional heats of Skillbuild.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067dc3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031910-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£234,807 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUBBLE EVENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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