Thames Freeport Skills Programme 2027

Procurement reference

TFP-ITT-SP27

Procurement description

Thames Freeport is establishing a procurement Framework for the delivery of skills training programmes in the Thames Freeport region, specifically in the boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Thurrock.

The procurement will appoint a pool of approved training providers to a framework, with call-off contracts placed for specific programmes. The first set of call-off contracts are likely to require training in construction, advanced manufacturing and logistics. This pre-market engagement is intended to inform potential bidders of the procurement approach and gather views on market capacity.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering
• UKH32 - Thurrock
• UKH - East of England
• UKH3 - Essex

Total value (estimated)

1170000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

01 June 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2027, 23:59PM

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Thames Freeport

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

CPV classifications

• 80000000 - Education and training services
• 80530000 - Vocational training services

Delivery regions

• UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering
• UKH32 - Thurrock
• UKH - East of England
• UKH3 - Essex

Contract start date (estimated)

01 June 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 March 2027, 23:59PM

Engagement process description

The purpose of this engagement is to:

•Share the proposed framework structure and commercial model

•Gather views on market capacity and capability to deliver the identified training programmes

•Test the proposed programme specifications and volumes

•Invite feedback that may inform the final ITT design.

•There will be two online supplier briefing events. This will be the same session repeated so suppliers can choose which event to attend. Both will cover the framework model, the call-off programmes for FY27, the evaluation approach, and provide an opportunity for questions.

Dates of any events - Tuesday 28 April 2026 4-5pm and Thursday 30 April 2026 4-5pm.

•To register interest and to receive an invitation to attend the supplier briefing events please email skills@thamesfreeport.com ; with your company name, organisation type, and the name and contact details of the person(s) attending.

•This procurement is being managed by Avencera on behalf of the Thames Freeport.

Due date

30 April 2026, 23:59PM

Has the engagement period already ended?

No