Scope
Reference
P2504-1
Description
The ECITB wishes to appoint a provider to fulfil its requirement for Apprentice Training and Assessment Contracts for ECITB APTUS Modern Apprentice ECITB Offshore Region - September 2025 (Scotland).
The initial Contract term will be for 3-4 years.
This tender consists of 3 lots. Tenderers can submit offers for one, or multiple lots as detailed within the relevant specifications. The Lots are:
Lot 1: Electrical Maintenance - training and assessment services required to be delivered for apprentices recruited in 2025 in the Offshore Region in the Electrical Maintenance discipline.
Lot 2: Instrumentation & Control Maintenance - training and assessment services required to be delivered for apprentices recruited in 2025 in the Offshore Region in the Electrical Instrumentation & Control Maintenance discipline.
Lot 3: Mechanical Maintenance - training and assessment services required to be delivered for apprentices recruited in 2025 in the Offshore Region in the Mechanical Maintenance discipline
** Tenderers should register their interest in the ITT via procurement@ecitb.org.uk to ensure they receive updates and to be included in the clarifications process**
Full information on this opportunity can be found within the procurement pack attached.
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.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity.
Total value (estimated)
- £320,000 excluding VAT
- £400,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 1 September 2029
- 4 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKM - Scotland
Lot 1. Electrical Maintenance
Description
Lot 1: Electrical Maintenance - training and assessment services required to be delivered for apprentices recruited in 2025 in the Offshore Region in the Electrical Maintenance discipline.
Please see the related Specification.
Lot value (estimated)
- £106,666.67 excluding VAT
- £133,333.33 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Instrumentation & Control Maintenance
Description
Lot 2: Instrumentation & Control Maintenance - training and assessment services required to be delivered for apprentices recruited in 2025 in the Offshore Region in the Electrical Instrumentation & Control Maintenance discipline.
Please see the related specification for further detail.
Lot value (estimated)
- £106,666.67 excluding VAT
- £133,333.33 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Mechanical Maintenance
Description
Lot 3: Mechanical Maintenance - training and assessment services required to be delivered for apprentices recruited in 2025 in the Offshore Region in the Mechanical Maintenance discipline.
Please see the relevant Specification for full details.
Lot value (estimated)
- £106,666.66 excluding VAT
- £133,333.34 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Conditions of participation
Lot 1. Electrical Maintenance
Lot 2. Instrumentation & Control Maintenance
Lot 3. Mechanical Maintenance
The ECITB is assessing suitability at the award stage. More information can be found within the Procurement Pack.
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Electrical Maintenance
Lot 2. Instrumentation & Control Maintenance
Lot 3. Mechanical Maintenance
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
8 May 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
15 May 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All Tender submissions should be made via email to procurement@ecitb.org.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Award Criteria consists of the following for all lots:
Mandatory Pass / Fail Criteria
Technical Quality Criteria (75%)
Pricing Criteria (25%)
Full information can be found within the procurement pack, particularly the Invitation to Tender (ITT).
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
ECITB PA02 Open P2504-1 APTUS ITT V1.1.docx
ECITB PA02 Open P2504-1 APTUS ITT V1.1 - Invitation to Tender (ITT)
FOR COMPLETION
P2504-1 APTUS Pricing Schedule v1.1.xlsx
P2504-1 APTUS Pricing Schedule v1.1
FOR COMPLETION
APTUS Form of Contract - 2025 FINAL.docx
APTUS Form of Contract - 2025 FINAL
2(A) OGTAP Electrical Maintenance Specification 2025.docx
2(A) OGTAP Electrical Maintenance Specification 2025 - For Lot 1
2(B) OGTAP I&C Maintenance Specification 2025.docx
2(B) OGTAP I&C Maintenance Specification 2025 - For Lot 2
2(C) OGTAP Mechanical Maintenance Specification 2025.docx
2(C) OGTAP Mechanical Maintenance Specification 2025 - For Lot 3
2 (D) Annex B to document 2 -SCQF-ECITB-Craft_Technician_Technical_PCSuite_Assessment_Strategy_RV2-0.pdf
2 (D) Annex B to document 2 -SCQF-ECITB-Craft_Technician_Technical_PCSuite_Assessment_Strategy_RV2-0 - For all Lots
2 (E) Annex B to document 2 - SQA Accreditation ECITB Assessment_Strategy_v1.0.pdf
2 (E) Annex B to document 2 - SQA Accreditation ECITB Assessment_Strategy_v1.0 - For all Lots
Contracting authority
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 264506
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPPJ-1399-NBBQ
Kings House Business Center, Home Park Business Estate, Station Road
Kings Langley
WD4 8LZ
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@ecitb.org.uk
Website: http://www.ecitb.org.uk
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government