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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.
Framework contract: £10,000,000 total value shared among 6 suppliers. Estimated equal shares shown below.
| Supplier | Identifier | Est. Share | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARKING AND DAGENHAM COLLEGE | Procurement ID: PGQH-7622-QCQY | ~£1,666,667 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| CENTRE FOR ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE LTD | Charity Commission: 1133396 | ~£1,666,667 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Community Coworking Ltd | Procurement ID: PZLL-6943-HPDR | ~£1,666,667 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| South Essex College | Procurement ID: PPZW-8559-QXXP | ~£1,666,667 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| The STC Group | Procurement ID: PYQM-5331-VYYL | ~£1,666,667 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| USP College | Procurement ID: PHHM-6614-XPGJ | ~£1,666,667 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 16 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Jun 2026 – Jun 2028 | - | 16 | USP College South Essex College Community Coworking Ltd BARKING AND DAGENHAM COLLEGE CENTRE FOR ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE LTD The STC Group | active |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| BARKING AND DAGENHAM COLLEGE | Lot 1 | Won |
| CENTRE FOR ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE LTD | Lot 1 | Won |
| Community Coworking Ltd | Lot 1 | Won |
| South Essex College | Lot 1 | Won |
| The STC Group | Lot 1 | Won |
| USP College | Lot 1 | Won |
Weightings from the notice.
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
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