Tenders/ECITB Horizons Scottish Central Belt STEM School Engagement Programme (S2 pupils) Pilot

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ECITB Horizons Scottish Central Belt STEM School Engagement Programme (S2 pupils) Pilot

ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

Published: Aug 7, 2026

Updated: Aug 7, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the education and training, architecture and engineering and Youth sectors, with a focus on Curriculum, Youth Development, Skills Development and Workforce. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 7, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the education and training sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Scope and Background The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is seeking a delivery partner or consortium to support the design and / or implementation of a regional careers attraction and STEM engagement programme designed to strengthen the future talent pipeline for the Engineering Construction Industry (ECI). The programme aims to increase awareness and understanding of engineering construction careers among young people, educators, and local communities while supporting industry workforce requirements across key industrial regions. The ECITB intends to appoint delivery partner(s) through a competitive tender process to design, coordinate, and deliver regional STEM engagement programmes. Successful providers will be responsible for engaging schools, employers, educators, and local stakeholders to deliver curriculum-aligned activities, facilitate employer involvement, provide teacher development opportunities, and establish effective regional partnerships that maximise programme reach and impact. This opportunity is to appoint a partner to deliver our pilot programme within the Scottish Central Belt for S2 pupils. Submissions can be made by a single supplier or multiple as a consortium. Target Audience The primary target audience for programme delivery shall be pupils aged 13-14 years (S3 / Key Stage 3 equivalent). Secondary audiences shall include: Teachers and educators School careers leaders and careers advisers Local employers and industry representatives Regional STEM networks and partner organisations The Pilot contract will be for an initial term of 2.5 years from january 2027 with delivery from September 2027 across two academic years. 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 £28 million each year to support skills development within the industry.  *** Expression of Interest are required from potential bidders to ensure there involvement in the clarifications/enquiries stage of the tender process. Please email: Procurement@ecitb.org.uk ***

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 7, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 075269-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD has issued 20 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 12 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: August 7, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 075269-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 7, 2026. You have 31 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.