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Basildon Construction Academy

BASILDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

21 Jul 2026 at 16:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 Jul 2026 at 16:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Basildon Borough Council is in the planning stage of establishing the Basildon Construction Academy, a project aimed at enhancing local skills training, employment, and apprenticeship opportunities to support the borough's regeneration efforts. The procurement process is in the planning update stage, with a focus on engaging stakeholders through an interactive workshop scheduled for 4th August 2026 at the Basildon Centre. This workshop will involve discussions on potential operational models, curriculum offerings, and other relevant areas. Located in Basildon, UKH3 region, the initiative falls under the services category, particularly in adult and other education services and the operation of educational centres.

This initiative presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for training providers, further education institutions, industry operators, and consortium partners who have the expertise to contribute to shaping a modern, efficient Construction Academy. These businesses can leverage their knowledge to influence the academy's operating model and positioning, opening avenues for long-term collaboration with the Council. Engaging in this pre-market workshop allows businesses not only to gain insights into potential barriers and solutions but also to influence procurement specifications, setting a foundation for a competitive tendering process in the near future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Basildon Construction Academy

Notice Description

Basildon Borough Council is exploring opportunities to establish and operate a new Basildon Construction Academy that will support the delivery of local skills, training, employment and apprenticeship opportunities aligned with the borough's regeneration and growth ambitions. Prior to commencing any formal procurement process, the Council is seeking to engage with experienced training providers, further education institutions, industry operators, and consortium partners to help shape the future operating model for the Academy. The Council is therefore inviting interested organisations to participate in an interactive pre-market engagement workshop to discuss opportunities, challenges, delivery models and options appraisals to help form the specification.

Planning Information

An in-person workshop will be interactive and is expected to be held on Tuesday 4th August from 12:30pm-2:30pm at the Basildon Borough Council offices (The Basildon Centre, St Martins Square, SS14 1DL) which will include: Presentation of the Council's vision and objectives. Discussion of potential operational models. Facilitated breakout discussions. Question and answer sessions. Opportunity for participants to share ideas, experiences and lessons learned from similar projects. The Council is seeking feedback and insight on the following areas: Operating Model, Curriculum and Skills Offer, Employer Engagement, Commercial and Financial Considerations, Social Value and Community Impact, Procurement and Delivery. If you are interested in attending, please email Businessassist@Basildon.gov.uk in order for us to ensure we have sufficient capacity. Participation in this engagement exercise does not constitute any commitment by the Council to proceed with a procurement and will not confer any advantage in any future procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d04b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068899-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80490000 - Operation of an educational centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BASILDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS14 1DL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
St Martin's
Westminster Constituency
Basildon and Billericay

Further Information

Notice Documents

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