Opportunity Overview
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...
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...
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| Issuing agency | Engineering Construction Industry Training Board |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Category | Government Procurement |
| Published | August 06, 2026 |
| Procurement stage | Request for Proposal (RFP) |
| Response due | September 07, 2026 |
| Status | Open — accepting responses |
| Official source | View original notice |
| Last verified | August 12, 2026 |
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: UK Government (Find a Tender).
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