2026 ECITB Scholarship Programme (East Coast)

Description: The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is pleased to invite tender offers for our England: East Coast 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 (East Coast) Pipefitting from September 2026 - pathway requirements can be found within the procurement pack, specifically detailed within the Cohort Requirements by discipline and the Specification document. 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.

Summary: The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is seeking tender offers for the "2026 ECITB Scholarship Programme (East Coast)" aimed at delivering skill and knowledge training in pipefitting across various regions in the UK, including UKC, UKD, and UKE among others. This open procurement process, managed by the ECITB as a sub-central government public authority, is in the tender stage with a deadline for tender submissions on 23rd December 2025 at 17:00. Organisations are invited to participate by submitting their proposals electronically through email, with the programme set to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude by 30th June 2027, providing educational services under a light-touch regime.

2026 ECITB Scholarship Programme (London & South West)

Description: The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is pleased to invite tender offers for our England: London and South West 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 (South West and London) from September 2026 - pathway requirements can be found within the procurement pack, specifically detailed within the Cohort Requirements by discipline and the Specification documents (Lot 1 and Lots 2-4). This tender consists of 4 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 four lots (read more...)

Summary: The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has initiated an open procurement process for the 2026 ECITB Scholarship Programme, targeting the London and South West regions of England. The procurement process is currently in the tender update stage, with a deadline for tender submission set for 23rd December 2025 at 17:00 GMT. The programme is subdivided into four lots focusing on education and training services: Level 3 Design and Draughting in the London and Thames Valley area, and Level 2 Pipe Fitting and Welding in the Bridgwater area, South West England. Each lot has specific pathway requirements as detailed in the procurement pack. The total contract value is estimated at £350,000, with the procurement government category specified as a "light touch" regime under an open competition method.

2026 ECITB Scholarship Programme (SCOTLAND: Central Belt)

Description: 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: (read more...)

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.

2026 ECITB Scholarships Programme: ENGLAND (NORTHEAST, NORTHWEST & HUMBER BANK)

Description: The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is pleased to invite tender offers for our England: North East, North West & Humber Bank 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 (South West and London) from September 2026 - pathway requirements can be found within the procurement pack, specifically detailed within the Cohort Requirements by discipline and the Specification document (for Lots 1-5). This tender consists of 5 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 5 (read more...)

Summary: The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is seeking tenders for the 2026 ECITB Scholarships Programme across Northeast, Northwest England, and Humber Bank. Categorised under education and training services, the tender is divided into five lots, each with a contract duration of one year starting in September 2026. These lots include opportunities in areas such as Merseyside and Cumbria, offering specialisations including pipefitting and PEO mechanical skills at Level 2. With a total estimated value of £350,000, the procurement process is managed through open competition and adheres to a light-touch regime. The key dates include an enquiry period closure on 18th December 2025 and a tender submission deadline on 23rd December 2025 at 17:00 hours GMT.

ACTIVE Cup Project Simulation Programme

Description: 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. The ECITB is looking to procure a Supplier for a 3 year agreement (with two (2) optional one (1) year extensions), to develop and deliver the ECITB's ACTIVE (read more...)

Summary: The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), acting as the buyer organisation, has initiated the tender process for the "ACTIVE Cup Project Simulation Programme." This involves an open procurement method aimed at engaging businesses to deliver a competitive learning event for the engineering construction industry across Great Britain. The tender is within the education and training services category and is being handled from Kings Langley, UK. The programme is set to commence in March 2026, with key delivery dates for events in September and November 2026. The initial agreement is planned for three years, with the possibility of extensions up to two years. Interested parties should note important dates such as the submission deadline on 23 January 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 19 January 2026. The award stage is expected to conclude by 10 February 2026.

Orthodontic Services Hertfordshire 2027/37

Description: Orthodontics is a dental specialty focused on aligning your bite and straightening your teeth. You might need to see an orthodontist if you have crooked, overlapped, twisted or gapped teeth. Common orthodontic treatments include traditional braces, clear aligners and removable retainers.

To confirm as per the PSR direct award porcess C, the existing provider satisfies the existing contract, delivering a good service, meeting all the KPIs with no quality concerns and good outcomes. No concerns have been raised by patients and the current contracting arrangements are not changing from the existing contract.

Summary: The NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for orthodontic services in Hertfordshire spanning from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2037. The procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime, confirming the award without the application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The orthodontic services will focus on dental specialties such as aligning bites and straightening teeth, with treatments including braces, clear aligners, and retainers. The procurement stage has reached the contract award phase, with the contract being formally awarded on 17 December 2025 following the standstill period from 2 December to 12 December 2025. The contract, valued at £6,183,265, is structured to be disbursed monthly over ten years, supporting seamless continuity in orthodontic care.

Orthodontic Services, Hertfordshire 2027/37

Description: Orthodontics is a dental specialty focused on aligning your bite and straightening your teeth. You might need to see an orthodontist if you have crooked, overlapped, twisted or gapped teeth. Common orthodontic treatments include traditional braces, clear aligners and removable retainers.

To confirm as per the PSR direct award porcess C, the existing provider satisfies the existing contract, delivering a good service, meeting all the KPIs with no quality concerns and good outcomes. No concerns have been raised by patients and the current contracting arrangements are not changing from the existing contract.

Summary: NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for orthodontic services in Hertfordshire from 2027 to 2037 under the Provider Selection Regime, without applying the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement process utilised the direct award process C, approved by the Primary Care Commissioning Committee on 17 June 2025, with the contract award on 18 November 2025. The contract was formally announced on 17 December 2025 after a standstill period from 2 December to 12 December 2025. This procurement falls within the services category focusing on orthodontics, with the contractual work being carried out in Epping, Essex. The contract, valued at £5,315,807, is planned to commence on 1 April 2027 and remain active until 31 March 2037.

Orthodontic Services Hertfordshire 2027/37

Description: Orthodontics is a dental specialty focused on aligning your bite and straightening your teeth. You might need to see an orthodontist if you have crooked, overlapped, twisted or gapped teeth. Common orthodontic treatments include traditional braces, clear aligners and removable retainers.

To confirm as per the PSR direct award porcess C, the existing provider satisfies the existing contract, delivering a good service, meeting all the KPIs with no quality concerns and good outcomes. No concerns have been raised by patients and the current contracting arrangements are not changing from the existing contract.

Summary: The NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board has contracted orthodontic services in Hertfordshire from April 2027 to March 2037. The procurement, categorised under health services, followed a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and was awarded directly to Herts Orthodontics. This choice was made without a formal call for competition. The procurement process began in June 2025, with key approvals occurring in November 2025, and the contract formally awarded on 17 December 2025. With a focus on maintaining quality services, this award ensures continuity of care, as the existing provider has been fulfilling contract requirements effectively, meeting all key performance indicators, without any patient concerns.

Orthodontic Services Hertfordshire 2027/37

Description: Orthodontics is a dental specialty focused on aligning your bite and straightening your teeth. You might need to see an orthodontist if you have crooked, overlapped, twisted or gapped teeth. Common orthodontic treatments include traditional braces, clear aligners and removable retainers.

To confirm as per the PSR direct award porcess C, the existing provider satisfies the existing contract, delivering a good service, meeting all the KPIs with no quality concerns and good outcomes. No concerns have been raised by patients and the current contracting arrangements are not changing from the existing contract.

Summary: The NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board has initiated the procurement process for orthodontic services under the title "Orthodontic Services Hertfordshire 2027/37". Classified in the services category, this tender focuses on orthodontic treatments such as braces, clear aligners, and retainers aimed at correcting bite alignment and teeth straightening. The procurement falls within the dental services sector, targeting the region UKH23, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. Following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations, a direct award process was employed without a prior competitive bidding stage. The contract will commence on 1 April 2027 and extend until 31 March 2037, with a contract value of £1,496,137. Approved by the Primary Care Commissioning Committee on 18 November 2025, the contract award was formalised on 17 December 2025, following a standstill period earlier in December 2025.

Orthodontic Services, Hertfordshire 2027/37

Description: Orthodontics is a dental specialty focused on aligning your bite and straightening your teeth. You might need to see an orthodontist if you have crooked, overlapped, twisted or gapped teeth. Common orthodontic treatments include traditional braces, clear aligners and removable retainers.

To confirm as per the PSR direct award porcess C, the existing provider satisfies the existing contract, delivering a good service, meeting all the KPIs with no quality concerns and good outcomes. No concerns have been raised by patients and the current contracting arrangements are not changing from the existing contract.

Summary: The NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board is offering a contract for orthodontic services to commence on 1 April 2027 and run until 31 March 2037, based in Hertfordshire, UK. This procurement process follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023 and involves a direct award under process C, with a total contract value of £9,992,872. The contract was awarded on 17 December 2025 after a successful standstill period from 2 to 12 December 2025, and it has been authorised by the Primary Care Commissioning Committee. The contract has been awarded to The Specialist Orthodontic Practice, reflecting the organisation's commitment to excellent service delivery without any quality concerns.