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title: "Provision of an Enabling Partner for Construction Industry Training Board"
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# Provision of an Enabling Partner for Construction Industry Training Board

Buyer: CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-028fe4d1-8449-43f8-88f4-ca8a7c0872d4

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## Summary

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is seeking an enabling partner to support its transformation programme aimed at enhancing services for the construction sector in Great Britain. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £145 million, taking place in the East of England. The tender title is "Provision of an Enabling Partner for Construction Industry Training Board," and the contract period is set to commence on 1st February 2019, lasting until 31st January 2029. Initial bidding concluded on 7th December 2018, using a selective procurement method through competitive dialogue.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialised in business and management consultancy, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive back office services such as finance, HR, and operational support. Companies that are established in the construction services sector or have prior experience working with large public organisations would greatly benefit from participating in future procurement processes tied to CITB’s transformation efforts. Collaboration and innovation will be key for firms eager to enhance their market presence through this contract.

## Notice

CITB is undertaking a transformation programme which will substantially transform the way it supports the construction sector within Great Britain. A key element of this change programme is the appointment of an enabling partner to support the transformation programme and deliver a variety of back office services currently provided in-house enabling CITB to focus on its core purpose. These back office services include but are not limited to finance and payroll, business improvement, human resources procurement and customer operations including customer contact centre and apprenticeship learner support and administration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97c1bd4b-87b1-4f31-9328-b2b3326a7061 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialog |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £145,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD |
| Locality | KING'S LYNN |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE31 6RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH52 North and West Norfolk |
| Local authority | King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Bircham with Rudhams |
| Westminster constituency | North West Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHARED SERVICES CONNECTED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2018 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97c1bd4b-87b1-4f31-9328-b2b3326a7061

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97c1bd4b-87b1-4f31-9328-b2b3326a7061
  16th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=365002829
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