ECITB Scholarships Programmes 2027 (Provider sourcing)

Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is pleased to announce the commencement of pre-market engagement for our forthcoming 2027 Scholarships Programme procurement, which will commence contract delivery in September 2027, with tenders due for launch in August 2026.
ECITB Scholarships are our flagship new entrant programmes, designed to address skills shortages in the UK engineering construction industry by providing employer-led, full-time technical training that leads directly into employment or accelerated apprenticeships.
The programme aims to:
• Create a sustainable pipeline of skilled entrants into the engineering construction industry.
• Deliver training in disciplines where regional demand has been identified through labour market intelligence.
• Connect learners directly with employers throughout their training, rather than simply delivering college-based education.
• Ensure learners receive a thorough grounding in industry best practise and safe behaviours before being presented to employers.
• Support the industry's workforce needs across England, Scotland and Wales
• Maximise available public and ECITB funding to create a sustainable and cost effective delivery model.
Regions and Disciplines
Tenders are planned to be launched in August 2026 covering the following Regions and Disciplines:
Regions:
• Central Belt of Scotland
• Cumbria
• Humber Region England
• North East England
• North West England
• South East England
• South West England
Disciplines: Mechanical, Pipefitting, Welding, Plating, Rigging, Design and Draughting.
*These may be subject to change at ECITB's discretion
How to get involved
As part of our commitment to open, transparent and effective procurement, we are inviting interested organisations to engage with us ahead of the formal tender process. This early engagement provides an opportunity for suppliers to gain an understanding of our future requirements, ask questions, and help us ensure that our procurement...