Thames Freeport Skills Programme 2027
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 (read more...)
Summary: Thames Freeport is offering an opportunity for training providers to participate in the Thames Freeport Skills Programme 2027. This procurement process, at the tender stage, is strategically focused on the education and training services industry, specifically vocational training. Situated in the Thames Freeport region (Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and Thurrock), this initiative aims to enhance local economic capacity through skills training and employment pathways. The deadline for tender submissions is 29th May 2026, with all queries to be clarified by 22nd May 2026. This programme operates under an open procurement method with an estimated value of £10 million and requires physical delivery locations within the designated areas to ensure effectiveness and local engagement.