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ACTIVE Cup Project Simulation Programme

Tender Overview

LOCATION

United Kingdom, United Kingdom

VALUE

£500,000

DEADLINE

February 06, 2026 at 23:59

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

80000000

REFERENCE

004292-2026

Project Timeline

Contact Information

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Original Tender 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 within 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 must 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.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • (No explicit mandatory exclusion grounds are provided in the analyzed documents.)

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • (No explicit eligibility requirements are provided in the analyzed documents.)
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to develop and deliver the ECITB's ACTIVE Cup project management competition.
  • Capability to design and deliver the competition as a face-to-face 'hive-style' four-day competitive learning event.
  • Expertise in behavioural project management and collaboration relevant to the Engineering Construction Industry (ECI).
  • Capacity to deliver the pilot programme by September 2026.
  • Capacity to deliver the first full competition by November 2026.
  • Ability to deliver the competition three times per year (late January, April, November).
  • Capability to schedule events to avoid bank holidays, school holidays, and peak industry periods.
  • Ability to deliver each event from Tuesday through to Friday.
  • Capacity to deliver two events in England and one event in Scotland annually.
  • Experience or understanding of the needs of delegates from companies across various sectors within the ECI.
  • Capability to provide education and training services (implied by CPV code 80000000).
  • Ability to reinforce the ACTIVE principles within the competition design and delivery.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Submission of a Pricing Schedule is required.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • All correspondence and submissions must be sent via the ECITB's Procurement email address (procurement@ecitb.org.uk).
  • Register interest in the opportunity by emailing procurement@ecitb.org.uk to receive clarification responses.
  • Submit the bid by the deadline: 2026-02-06T23:59:00+00:00.
  • Submit a Pricing Schedule.
  • Provide full information as detailed in the Specification.

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Attachment A-10458
Administrative DocumentsA-10458.html
Summary:
The ECITB seeks a supplier for a 3-year agreement to develop and deliver the ACTIVE Cup, a face-to-face project management competition for the engineering construction industry, held three times annually across England and Scotland.
HTM
Attachment A-10459
Contract TemplateA-10459.html
Summary:
This document, currently unavailable due to a 'Page not found' error, is intended to be the draft ECITB Services Provision Agreement, outlining the contractual terms for the 3-year ACTIVE Cup project management competition delivery.
HTM
Attachment A-9309
Technical SpecificationsA-9309.html
Summary:
The ECITB seeks a supplier to develop and deliver the ACTIVE Cup, a project management competition for the engineering construction industry, involving a 3-year agreement for a face-to-face, four-day competitive learning event delivered three times annually across England and Scotland.
HTM
Attachment A-9311
Financial RequirementsA-9311.html
Summary:
This document, titled "Pricing Schedule" and marked "For response," is a required submission for the ECITB tender seeking a supplier to develop and deliver the ACTIVE Cup, a project management competition for the engineering construction industry.
DOC
OCDS Record
OCDS Data004292-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This OCDS record provides structured data about the ECITB's open tender for a supplier to develop and deliver the ACTIVE Cup, a project management competition for the engineering construction industry, over a 3-year term with optional extensions.
DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data004292-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
The ECITB seeks a supplier for a 3-year agreement to develop and deliver its ACTIVE Cup, a face-to-face project management competition for the engineering construction industry, held three times annually across England and Scotland.
PDF
Official PDF Version
General Information004292-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
The ECITB seeks a supplier for a 3-year agreement (with optional extensions) to develop and deliver its ACTIVE Cup, a face-to-face, four-day project management competition for the engineering construction industry, to be held three times annually in England and Scotland.
HTM
Tender Notice
Administrative Documents004292-2026.html
Summary:
The ECITB seeks a supplier for a 3-year agreement to develop and deliver its ACTIVE Cup, a project management competition for the engineering construction industry, involving three four-day face-to-face events annually across England and Scotland.

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49
Fair

Tender Quality Score

This tender provides a clear description of the required service but is significantly hampered by critical omissions, including the absence of evaluation criteria and the unavailability of key contractual documents, alongside an outdated submission process.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance65/100

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV code appropriately, and the submission period is reasonable. However, the immediate unavailability of the draft contract template and the contradictory classification of the estimated value (disclosed but marked as classified) raise compliance concerns. The AI summary also indicates a lack of explicit mandatory exclusion or eligibility grounds, which are standard in public procurement.

Contract template not immediately available
Contradictory value disclosure (classified but disclosed)
Clarity55/100

The project description and technical requirements are clearly articulated, detailing the scope, frequency, and locations of the ACTIVE Cup program. However, a significant deficiency is the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria, which severely impacts the clarity for potential bidders on how their proposals will be assessed.

No explicit evaluation criteria provided
Completeness45/100

While basic information such as title, organization, deadlines, value, and duration are present, the tender is incomplete in critical areas. The draft contract template is currently unavailable with a 'Page not found' error and is stated to follow 'next week,' and the full 'Specification' document, which is referenced for complete information, is not fully provided. This significantly hinders a bidder's ability to prepare a comprehensive response.

Contract template unavailable ('Page not found' error and "will follow next week")
Full Specification content not provided
Fairness35/100

Fairness is significantly compromised by several factors. The lack of explicit evaluation criteria makes the assessment process opaque. The absence of an e-procurement portal, requiring all submissions via email, creates an unequal playing field and is not aligned with modern best practices for accessibility. Furthermore, the unavailability of the contract template and full specification at the outset limits full document access, and the contradictory value classification adds to transparency concerns.

No explicit evaluation criteria
No e-procurement portal (email submission only)
Practicality40/100

The tender's practicality is notably reduced by its reliance on email for all correspondence and submissions, rather than utilizing an e-procurement portal. This outdated method can increase administrative burden and potential for errors. The unavailability of the contract template also poses a practical challenge for bidders in understanding the full contractual obligations.

No e-procurement portal (email submission only)
Contract template unavailable ('Page not found' error)
Data Consistency70/100

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical and consistent. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. However, the 'Liable Person' field is empty, and there is an inconsistency where the estimated value is disclosed but simultaneously marked as 'Value Classified: Yes.'

"Liable Person" field empty
Contradictory value disclosure
Sustainability20/100

The tender does not include any explicit criteria or considerations related to green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. This represents a missed opportunity to integrate broader sustainability objectives into the procurement process.

No explicit green, social, or innovation criteria

Strengths

Clear and detailed description of the required service
Specific technical capability requirements provided
Contract duration and start date are clearly defined
Value and CPV code are disclosed
Open procedure type is clearly stated

Concerns

Absence of explicit evaluation criteria
Contract template and full specification not immediately available
Reliance on email for submissions instead of an e-procurement portal
Contradictory classification of the estimated value
Lack of explicit mandatory exclusion/eligibility grounds in AI summary

Recommendations

1. Publish all tender documents, including the full specification and contract template, immediately and ensure they are fully accessible.
2. Clearly define and publish the evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness.
3. Implement an e-procurement portal for submissions and correspondence to enhance accessibility and efficiency.

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49/ 100 · Fair

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