Scope
Reference
P2601-1
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 £28 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 Cup. The ACTIVE Cup is a project management competition for the engineering construction industry, originally designed with reinforcing the ACTIVE principles at its core.
It is to be delivered as a face-to-face 'hive-style' four-day competitive learning event based on behavioural project management and collaboration for the Engineering Construction Industry (ECI). Delivery of the Pilot programme is due in September 2026 with first delivery in November 2026.
The competition is to be delivered three times per year, once in late January, once in April and once in November, avoiding bank holidays, school holidays and peak industry periods, with each event running from Tuesday through to Friday. Two of these events are to be delivered in England and one in Scotland.
This highly popular competition welcomes delegates from companies representing a range of sectors within the ECI.
Full information can be found withing the Specification.
*Please note: the draft ECITB Services Agreement (Contract) for this tender will follow next week*
The ECITB does not have an e-procurement portal and all correspondence and submissions but be via its Procurement email address.
***To receive clarification responses, please register your interest in the opportunity by emailing procurement@ecitb.org.uk***
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity.
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 March 2026 to 14 March 2029
- Possible extension to 14 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Two (2) optional extensions of one (1) year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As per the Invitation to Tender
Technical ability conditions of participation
As per the Invitation to Tender
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 January 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
23 January 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tender submissions must be via procurement@ecitb.org.uk
The ECITB does not have an e-procurement portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical / Quality Criteria | Weighting over technical/quality questions (x11) with minimum quality thresholds for question 1, 2 and 3. All as detailed within the Invitation to Tender scoring criteria and evaluation methodology. |
Quality | 70% |
| Price | Scores will be awarded for price on the following basis: The lowest TOTAL EVALUATED PRICE (inc. VAT) in Sterling GBP (including VAT) will be awarded the highest score (a mark of 30%) All other Tenderers... |
Price | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
P2601-1 Active Cup ITT V1.1.docx
Invitation to Tender: P2601-1 Active Cup ITT V1.1
For response
P2601-1 Active Cup Specification V1.1.docx
ACTIVE Cup Programme Specification
P2601-1 Pricing Schedule V1.1.xlsx
Pricing Schedule
For response
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://ECITB.org.uk
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government