--- title: "2026 ECITB Scholarship Programme (SCOTLAND: Central Belt)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dff1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05dff1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dff1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dff1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD" published: "2025-12-18" --- # 2026 ECITB Scholarship Programme (SCOTLAND: Central Belt) Buyer: ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dff1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05dff1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dff1.json) ## Summary The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is inviting tenders for the upcoming 2026 ECITB Scholarship Programme located in Scotland's Central Belt. This tender, under the industry category of education and training services, is intended to contract services that will deliver the necessary skills and knowledge as part of the programme set to start on 1st September 2026, concluding by 30th June 2027. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, focusing on a light-touch regime. The bidding is currently in the 'tender stage' with a tender submission deadline of 23rd December 2025. The ECITB, a sub-central government public authority, is based in Kings Langley, UK, and the tender includes two active lots: Level 5 PEO Mechanical and Level 5 PEO Fab/Weld, each valued at £100,000. This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), thereby fostering business growth in the educational services sector in the UK region. Companies with expertise in mechanical, fabrication, or welding training at a professional educational level are particularly well-suited to participate. By engaging with this tender, businesses can expand their service portfolio and enhance their reputation through collaboration with a recognised industry leader in training programmes. Participation could also provide a platform to demonstrate capability in meeting both pass/fail criteria and favourable evaluations based on technical quality and pricing in a competitive environment. ## Notice The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is pleased to invite tender offers for our Scotland Central Belt regional Scholarships Programme 2026. Full details can be found within the procurement pack, which is downloadable within this Notice. The ECITB is tendering for a contract for the delivery of the skills and knowledge required within the 2026 ECITB Scholarship Programme (Scotland: Central Belt) from September 2026 - pathway requirements can be found within the procurement pack, specifically detailed within the Cohort Requirements by discipline and the Specification document (Lot 1 and 2). This tender consists of 2 lots. Bidders can submit offers for individual, multiple or all lots as detailed within the relevant specifications. Please see the procurement pack for full guidance. The two lots consist of the following: * Lot 1 - (Scotland Central Belt) Level 5 PEO Mechanical * Lot 2 - (Scotland Central Belt) Level 5 PEO Fab/Weld Please register your interest in this ITT to ensure you are included within the clarification (bidder question and answer) process by emailing: procurement@ecitb.org.uk Thank you for your interest in the ECITB. ### Lot Information Scotland Central Belt Level 5 PEO Mechanical ECITB Scholarships: Scotland Central Belt Level 5 PEO Mechanical Scotland Central Belt Level 5 PEO Fab/Weld ECITB Scholarships: Scotland Central Belt Level 5 PEO Fab/Weld ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084195-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | £200,000 | | 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 | ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD | | Locality | KINGS LANGLEY | | Post town | Watford | | Postcode | WD4 8LZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Three Rivers | | Electoral ward | Gade Valley | | Westminster constituency | South West Hertfordshire | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 18 Dec 2025 at 10:22 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084195-2025 - 12 Dec 2025 at 12:14 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082428-2025 - 12 Dec 2025 at 12:10 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082420-2025 - 12 Nov 2025 at 17:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073334-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084195-2025 18th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082428-2025 12th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082420-2025 12th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073334-2025 12th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7756 Invitation to Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7757 Specification (all lots) - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7758 Cohort Requirements by discipline and region - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7759 Schedule of Prices - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9334 Draft Contract ## Notice URLs - http://ECITB.org.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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