Notice Information
Notice Title
Thames Freeport Skills Programme 2027
Notice Description
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.
Lot Information
Lot 1
Renewal: Initial term of two years with options to extend by two further one-year periods (2+1+1), up to a maximum total term of four years.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-069326
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055003-2026
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK6 - Contract Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Large, SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
-
- CPV Codes
80000000 - Education and training services
80530000 - Vocational training services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £10,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- £10,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Awards Value
- £10,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 11 Jun 20263 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 28 May 2026Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 4 Jun 20264 weeks ago
- Contract Period
- 23 Jun 2026 - 11 Jun 2028 1-2 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- THAMES FREEPORT
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- ESSEX
- Postcode
- RM18 7EH
- Post Town
- Romford
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLH East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLH3 Essex
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLH32 Thurrock
- Delivery Location
- TLH32 Thurrock, TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
-
- Local Authority
- Thurrock
- Electoral Ward
- Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park
- Westminster Constituency
- Thurrock
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055003-2026
11th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044994-2026
15th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041834-2026
7th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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