--- title: "Basildon Construction Academy" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d04b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d04b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d04b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d04b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BASILDON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-21" --- # Basildon Construction Academy Buyer: BASILDON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d04b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d04b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d04b.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068899-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BASILDON BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BASILDON | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS14 1DL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway | | Local authority | Basildon | | Electoral ward | St Martin's | | Westminster constituency | Basildon and Billericay | | Delivery location | TLH3 Essex | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80490000 - Operation of an educational centre ## Release History - 21 Jul 2026 at 16:17 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068899-2026 - 21 Jul 2026 at 16:13 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068898-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068899-2026 21st July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068898-2026 21st July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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