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ECITB Card Production (CCNSG)

ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

30 Jul 2026 at 15:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

23 Jul 2026 at 17:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

19 Jun 2026 at 09:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Jun 2026 at 12:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is procuring a single-supplier fraud-resistant card solution for its CCNSG, LaTS, IHSP and ICE schemes. The requirement covers both physical and digital cards, with the solution meeting the fraud-resistance criteria in the specification. It must integrate with ECITB’s existing Creatio system, used for delivery and award qualification, and its Credly digital credentialing system. These systems will remain in place, so any additional capabilities must complement rather than duplicate or replace them. The procurement is for goods, specifically printed cards and related products, delivered across the United Kingdom. ECITB is an employer-led skills, standards and qualifications body supporting the engineering construction workforce and reports to the Department for Education.

The process has reached tender: ECITB has invited offers through an open procedure. Clarification questions were due by 18 August 2026 at 23:59, and tender submissions are due by 25 August 2026 at 23:59. The planned award decision date is 9 September 2026. The contract is scheduled to run from 26 November 2026 to 25 November 2028, with two optional one-year extensions available until 25 November 2030. Its maximum gross value is £600,000. There is one lot and the contract will be awarded on 60% quality and technical criteria and 40% price. Economic and technical selection requirements are set out in the Invitation to Tender. Electronic submissions in English are allowed and must be emailed to ECITB. The tender includes an updated specification link, a draft contractual agreement and a required software demonstration.

This opportunity suits suppliers that can provide secure physical and digital credential cards at a scale suitable for several UK-wide training and qualification schemes. Strong candidates will have demonstrable expertise in fraud-resistant card production, digital credentials and the integration of card or credentialing solutions with established business systems. Experience working with platforms such as Creatio and Credly, or with comparable delivery, qualification and digital credentialing environments, will be relevant. Suppliers must be able to operate a single integrated solution while preserving the buyer’s existing systems and avoiding duplicated functionality. The tender also requires bidders to book and provide a software demonstration, so suppliers should be able to show a working solution and explain its technical capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises are identified as suitable participants.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ECITB Card Production (CCNSG)

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of fraud-resistant card solutions across ECITB's CCNSG, LaTS, IHSP and ICE schemes, spanning both physical and digital cards, delivered through a single supplier. The solution should meet the fraud-resistance criteria set out in the Requirements section of the specification. The solution should integrate with, and rely on, ECITB's existing Creatio system used for delivery and award qualification and Credly (digital credentialing) systems, which ECITB will retain and continue to develop and does not intend to replace. Suppliers may propose additional capabilities, but these must complement, and not duplicate or supplant, these systems. The contract will be for an initial term of two (2) years with two optional one (1) year extension options, to maximum contract term of 4 years. Full information can be found within the procurement pack which is downloadable via this Tender Notice. **Note 1: To ensure suppliers are part of and receive responses to clarification questions, please register your interest in this opportunity by emailing procurement@ecitb.org.uk ** **Note 2: Suppliers are required as part of the tender process to book a software demonstration, please see the Invitation to Tender for full guidance** 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. Thank you for your interest in this opportunity and the ECITB.

Planning Information

The ECITB may undertake various activities as part of pre-market engagement (PME). Initially, we are seeking bidder expressions of interest and feedback on our procurement strategy and draft contract specification. You can do this by completing our PME Teams Questionnaire here: https://forms.office.com/e/zU8paDBvu7 Thank you for your interest in the ECITB.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b806
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072315-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Nov 2026 - 25 Nov 2028 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Three Rivers
Electoral Ward
Gade Valley
Westminster Constituency
South West Hertfordshire

Further Information

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