How to win: ECITB Scholarships Programmes 2027 (Provider sourcing)

About this contract

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 effecti

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for services work these usually outweigh price.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: deadlines are tight and a strong bid takes iteration.

BidWriter drafts your responses from your company profile, scores them against the marking scheme, and tracks your whole pipeline. Free to start — no card needed.

Related resources

Similar contracts