Tender

Mandatory Social Housing Qualification

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

04 Jun 2025 at 09:36

Planning

21 May 2025 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is undertaking an active tender process for the "Mandatory Social Housing Qualification" project, classified under personnel-training and education services. The procurement aims to form a Framework Agreement with Ofqual-regulated qualification providers, aligned with the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023. The procurement process is being conducted via open competition but is below the threshold, making it accessible to a wider range of bidders. The location spans numerous regions in the United Kingdom, and the procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with submissions due by 18th June 2025 and enquiries closing on 14th June 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in personnel training and staff development, especially those capable of delivering Ofqual-regulated qualifications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to bid, with a framework allowing for up to three suppliers, thus increasing the chance for diverse businesses to engage and grow within the public sector. The framework's inclusive nature and the potential for extensions positions businesses for future stability and expansion through public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Mandatory Social Housing Qualification

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Ofqual regulated providers of qualifications for colleagues whose roles are considered to be in scope, as per the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 and the new Competency and Conduct Standard. The qualifications required are: * Level 5 Diploma in Housing * Level 4 Certificate in Housing * Level 4 Managing Housing Maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029752-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

79633000 - Staff development services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement.team@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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