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Thames Freeport Skills Programme 2027
Historical: no longer open for bids.
01/ The notice
Key facts
- Value
- Not statedValue not stated in source
- Deadline (UK time)
- No open deadlineA deadline does not apply to this historical notice.
- Published
- 11 Jun 2026
- Region
- Not stated
02/ The brief
What the notice says
Not fully read: this is the notice text; attached documents are not read.
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.
03/ Classification
CPV codes
Common Procurement Vocabulary codes, exactly as the notice lists them. No descriptions are added here.
- 80000000
- 80530000
04/ History
Releases of this notice
3 releases held, oldest first. Dates are UK time.
- 7 May 2026Tender notice
Tender notice published 7 May 2026.
Deadline in this release: Fri 29 May 2026.
Release 041834-2026
View this release on Find a Tender (opens in a new tab) - 15 May 2026Tender notice update
Tender notice update published 15 May 2026. Stated change: Clarification Window 2: Draft Terms and Conditions have been released to all suppliers on 15/05/26- deadline for clarifications purely on contract terms will be open until 22nd May 2026 5pm Clarification Window 1: ITT, closes Friday 15th May 2026 5pm as stated within ITT documents
Deadline in this release: Fri 29 May 2026.
Release 044994-2026
View this release on Find a Tender (opens in a new tab) - 11 Jun 2026Notice
Notice published 11 June 2026. The source does not state what changed.
Release 055003-2026
View this release on Find a Tender (opens in a new tab)
05/ Limits
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- The source does not state a usable value.
06/ Questions
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- ocds-h6vhtk-069326
- Source
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- Stage
- award · Awarded
- Framework
- Yes, as recorded by the source
- Last verified
- Wed 17 Jun 2026, 08:09 BST
- Read at
- Fri 23 Oct 2026, 13:54 BST
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