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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

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