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# Thames Freeport Skills Programme

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/thames-freeport-skills-programme-ocds-h6vhtk-0564e7). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Thames Freeport: "Thames Freeport Skills Programme". Published status: active. Published Value: £1,408,000. 9 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 22 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Thames Freeport](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/thames-freeport-GB-PPON-PGTR-2821-XQNY)
- **Published Value:** £1,408,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 22 August 2025 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 9
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Training services
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 9 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/thames-freeport-skills-programme-ocds-h6vhtk-0564e7#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0564e7`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
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- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/thames-freeport-skills-programme-ocds-h6vhtk-0564e7#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission method:** skills@thamesfreeport.com

## Description
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 of new programmes, improvement of existing facilities, and the piloting of new skills interventions across core sector areas. Applicants must clearly define the outcomes they intend to deliver and explain how Thames Freeport Skills Programme funding will enable those outcomes to be achieved, as well as how other existing funding sources will be leveraged.
Projects funded through this fund will be known collectively as the Thames Freeport Skills Programme.
This procurement has been divided into nine Lots, as outlined in Section 8, and aims to appoint at least one supplier to each lot to support the delivery of the programme
2.	Funding
This funding has been made available as a direct result of the establishment of the Thames Freeport. It is intended to help develop or deliver proposals that will benefit the wider sector and help local businesses grow through improved skills supply and training provision. Funding is available for programme delivery projects and capital projects, or both.
Thames Freeport will provide up to 100% of total eligible project costs. The minimum bid size is £20,000, and the maximum is £120,000 per programme delivery project, and a minimum of £50,000 and maximum of £200,000 for capital projects. Applicants may submit more than one proposal.
All eligible tenders will be included in a pipeline of Thames Freeport Skills Programme projects. Projects in the pipeline will be prioritised on a regular basis. As funding becomes available, Thames Freeport may provisionally allocate funds to projects on this list.  The dates on which prioritisation will take place will be published in advance on the Thames Freeport website: https://thamesfreeport.com.
Thames Freeport reserves the right to decide which projects it will fund. Meeting the eligibility and assessment criteria does not guarantee funding.
3.	Procurement Act 2023 Compliance
The ITT will be available through a central digital platform, as required under the Procurement Act 2023. This ensures transparency in procurement route and regulations applicable. The ITT will be published on the Find a Tender platform.
In accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, notices and award details will be published on the Find a Tender platform. Contract KPIs, award notices, and performance tracking will also be disclosed where applicable.
This procurement is being conducted by Matt Hamnett & Associates Ltd, trading as MH&A. Company number: 11197120. Registered address: 1a Kingsbury's L...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/thames-freeport-skills-programme-ocds-h6vhtk-0564e7)

## Lots (9)
### Lot 1: Construction Apprenticeship Starts
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80500000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £70,000
- **Description:** 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...
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2025 to 31/03/2026

### Lot 2: Sustainable Construction Adult Training Placements
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80500000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £122,500
- **Description:** 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 Sustai...
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2025 to 31/03/2026

### Lot 3: Capex investment to enhance local FE and HE capacity.
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80500000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £416,667
- **Description:** 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 equipme...
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2025 to 31/03/2026

### Lot 4: Training Programmes in Technology Manufacturing
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80500000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £76,250
- **Description:** 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 s...
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2025 to 31/03/2026

### Lot 5: Training Provision in Digital Manufacturing, AI, and Emerging Technologies
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80500000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £22,083
- **Description:** 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 analyti...
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2025 to 31/03/2026

### Lot 6: Hydrogen Skills Development Programmes
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80500000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £14,167
- **Description:** 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.
P...
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2025 to 31/03/2026

### Lot 7: Capex investment to support delivery of new technologies.
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80500000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £208,333
- **Description:** 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...
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2025 to 31/03/2026

### Lot 8: Adult Upskilling and Reskilling for Employment in food and drink logistics
- **Lot id:** `8`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80500000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £118,333
- **Description:** 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...
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2025 to 31/03/2026

### Lot 9: Develop and operate curriculums in VR / AR in food and drinks logistics
- **Lot id:** `9`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80500000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £125,000
- **Description:** 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 ...
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2025 to 31/03/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F042517-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-07-30T16:27:21.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-21T11:56:53.426Z
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