Thames Freeport Skills Programme
1. Purpose of the Programme The Thames Freeport Skills Programme aims to build the capacity of the local skills and employment system to respond to the specific skills challenges and opportunities within the Thames Freeport area. The programme supports innovation, collaboration and growth in skills provision that aligns with the Freeport's wider ambitions to enhance productivity, drive inward investment and support local people to access high-quality jobs and careers. The fund is designed to support the development...
Buyer
THAMES FREEPORT LIMITED
Value
£1,408,000
Published
30 Jul 2025
Closes
22 Aug 2025
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
Thurrock
Procurement method
Open
Category
Services
Contract starts
Not provided
Contract ends
Not provided
CPV classifications
80500000
Training services
Lots
Lot 1 Construction Apprenticeship Starts
£70,000
Programmes that generate new starts on apprenticeship programmes in construction. Examples may include, but are not limited to: Interventions to support participants in accessing apprenticeship opportunities. Pre apprenticeship delivery, support with barriers to accessing apprenticeships. Deliver construction focused workshops and taster days Site visits to...
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 2 Sustainable Construction Adult Training Placements
£122,500
Programmes that generate adult training placement starts in sustainable construction. Examples may include, but are not limited to: On-site construction bootcamps with employer placements focused on eco-friendly building techniques. Courses in Sustainable Construction or Retrofit. Short courses in low-carbon technologies like solar PV installation, heat pump...
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 3 Capex investment to enhance local FE and HE capacity.
£416,667
Capex investment to enhance local FE and HE capacity in sustainable construction. Examples may include, but are not limited to: Modernising construction workshops with net-zero compliant materials and tools. Purchasing simulation software and equipment for renewable energy or clean-tech learning. Expanding classroom and workshop space to accommodate new skil...
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 4 Training Programmes in Technology Manufacturing
£76,250
Programmes that deliver high-quality training in technology manufacturing. Examples may include, but are not limited to: AI & Machine Learning Bootcamps focused on real-world applications like predictive maintenance or smart robotics. Training hubs simulating Industry environments. Modular training programmes for upskilling in areas like digital inspection,...
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 5 Training Provision in Digital Manufacturing, AI, and Emerging Technologies
£22,083
New provision to deliver training in digitisation of manufacturing and engineering and use of AI and emerging technologies. Examples may include, but are not limited to: Training for smart factories, including real-time sensor integration and analytics. AI for predictive maintenance and process optimisation. Specialist bootcamps in machine learning and indus...
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 6 Hydrogen Skills Development Programmes
£14,167
Programmes that will develop hydrogen skills. Examples may include but not limited to: New technician training in hydrogen fuel cell systems and technologies. Conversion courses. Safety certification programmes in hydrogen storage and distribution. Partnerships with energy providers for hands-on learning in hydrogen production. Expected Participant/Learner V...
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 7 Capex investment to support delivery of new technologies.
£208,333
Capex investment to support delivery of new technologies. Examples may include, but are not limited to: Acquisition of simulators for hydrogen plant operations or electric vehicle (EV) maintenance. Investment in AI labs for training in machine vision and automation. Purchase of cleanroom environments for battery tech training. Virtual learning platforms and...
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 8 Adult Upskilling and Reskilling for Employment in food and drink logistics
£118,333
Training to upskill and reskill unemployed / under-employed adults in to work. Examples may include, but are not limited to: Short, intensive bootcamps in logistics and plant training. Industry-specific pre employment courses e.g. welding, IT support technician, HGV driver retraining. Expected Participant/Learner Volume: 290
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 9 Develop and operate curriculums in VR / AR in food and drinks logistics
£125,000
Develop and operate curriculums in VR / AR in food and drinks logistics Examples may include, but are not limited to: Technical training in AR assisted maintenance and assembly for industrial sectors. CPD programmes for educators and trainers on how to embed VR/AR into curriculum delivery. Develop VR training materials to support realistic workplace simulati...
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Documents
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Bidding documents · PDF
Tender notice on Find a Tender
23 Jul 2025
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Tender notice on Find a Tender
23 Jul 2025
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Tender notice on Find a Tender
24 Jul 2025
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
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Bidding documents · PDF
Tender notice on Find a Tender
24 Jul 2025
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
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Bidding documents · PDF
Tender notice on Find a Tender
30 Jul 2025
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
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