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Thames Freeport Skills Programme 2027

Thames Freeport

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Key dates and value

Status: Closed
Submission deadline: 29 May 2026
Published: 15 May 2026
Estimated value: £10m
Contract start: 12 Jun 2026
Contract end: 11 Jun 2028
Location: Essex, East of England
Notice type: UK4

Overview

Thames Freeport is procuring training providers to deliver the Thames Freeport Skills Programme, which funds the design and delivery of vocational, technical, and skills training aligned to local economic priorities in the Thames Freeport region (Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and Thurrock). The programme aims to: •Improve the supply of skilled labour in priority sectors •Create employment and skills pathways for local people, including those facing barriers to work •Support transitions into sustained employment and in work progression •Develop new curriculum and pilot innovative skills interventions •Strengthen coordination across the local skills system Types of provision include, but are not limited to: •Pre-apprenticeship training and short courses supporting entry into skilled employment •Qualification-based vocational training in construction, manufacturing, and technical trades •Upskilling and reskilling for adults already in work or seeking to progress •Specialist provision for underrepresented groups, including people with physical disabilities or SEND •Employer-linked training designed to lead to genuine job or apprenticeship outcomes •Training in emerging technologies including AI, digital manufacturing, and advanced welding All delivery must take place within the Thames Freeport region. Providers must have, or commit to establishing, physical delivery locations within the three boroughs before commencement. Blended learning with some online elements is permitted where it supports value for money. Avencera Ltd is acting as Procurement Agent and will be managing delivery on behalf of Thames Freeport Limited, supporting the administration, management, and delivery of the procurement process.

CPV codes

80000000 Education and training services
80530000 Vocational training services

About the buyer

Thames Freeport has published 2 tender notices since 7 Oct 2023, with a combined advertised value of £15m. 1 of them are currently open.

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