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title: "England Construction Opportunities (ECO 25)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ccda"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD"
published: "2024-12-24"
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# England Construction Opportunities (ECO 25)

Buyer: CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ccda

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## Summary

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is currently in the tender stage for the "England Construction Opportunities (ECO 25)" project, aimed at providing mentoring support for new entrants and other target groups within the construction industry. This initiative falls under the industry category of education and training services. The procurement process is set to extend for 12 months in 2025/26 with potential for another 12-month extension into 2026/27, targeting job starts across the United Kingdom. The tender period concludes on 31st January 2025, and the contract's total estimated value is £4,000,000. The tender must be submitted electronically via the Delta eSourcing platform, following an open procurement procedure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses experienced in providing training and mentorship within the construction sector, particularly those already in relationships with employers and work training providers. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the capacity to support recent entrants, prison leavers, agency workers transitioning to apprenticeships, industry returners, and career changers will find this tender particularly beneficial. By participating in this tender, businesses can expand their service offerings and contribute to sustainable employment initiatives in the construction industry.

## Notice

CITB is extending the England Construction Opportunities ('ECO 25'), for a further 12 months in 25/26, with a provision for a further 12-month extension into 26/27 that supports through mentoring: a.new entrants recently employed in the construction industry; b.any prison leaver whether the individual has been employed in construction before; c.Agency workers who progress to a Construction Apprenticeship; d.returners that have been out of the construction Industry for over 12 months; or e.Individuals wanting a career change to achieve a sustained employment in the construction industry.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Mentoring support in the first 6 months of a New Entrant to a construction industry job. Up to 3,000 job starts annually. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/43PMX5BJ7G

Renewal: The second year is subject to approval by CITB, time and value is included in the documentation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041500-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2024 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041500-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.citb.co.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/43PMX5BJ7G
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/74MN6B28CA
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-King%27s-Lynn:-Education-and-training-services./43PMX5BJ7G
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-King%27s-Lynn:-Education-and-training-services./74MN6B28CA

## Provenance

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