Award

Rent Smart Wales Training Provider

CARDIFF COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jan 2026 at 12:31

Tender

21 Oct 2025 at 15:04

Planning

16 Sep 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Rent Smart Wales Training Provider" involves Cardiff Council acting as the buying organisation. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 28th January 2026 to "Training for Professionals," indicating the conclusion of the tender. The industry category focuses on education and training services, specifically designed for delivering landlord and agent training across Wales. Key dates include the contract period that begins on 2nd March 2026 and extends until 1st March 2031, with possible renewals up to 2034. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing any interested party to submit a bid, and the award was valued at a gross amount of £1,256,448.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those with experience in property management and landlord-tenant legislation. The contract's focus on classroom and virtual training delivery accommodates businesses adept at providing flexible training solutions tailored to meet varying delegate needs, including accessibility considerations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete, especially given the open procurement method that encourages wide participation. Companies with innovative approaches to adult education and comprehensive support materials for remote learning environments can find substantial growth opportunities by engaging in such public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Rent Smart Wales Training Provider

Notice Description

This notice is to inform the market of the outcome of the tender process of finding a Training Provider for Rent Smart Wales. The training provider must deliver classroom-based training to landlords and agents across the whole of Wales that meets the requirements for a licence ('complete' licensing training). There must also be the opportunity for the training to be delivered in a virtual classroom environment and in rare circumstances in a home setting for people with additional needs.The trainer must:- Be available to deliver the training during weekdays, weekends and evenings depending on demand.- Take all required paperwork to a classroom venue so that each delegate has a copy of the presentation, a test and a feedback form.- Be able to provide classroom and home-based training across the whole of Wales.- Deliver the course content agreed with Rent Smart Wales- Provide handouts, made available in both English and Welsh depending on the delegates' requirements. Handouts must be presented to landlords and agents to further aid home learning. An electronic version can be provided if requested.- Provide additional information to delegates such as where to download relevant additional information.- Provide each classroom delegate with a multiple-choice test paper (unless the course is a CPD course that does not need an assessment) and ensure it is completed in fair conditions, whilst also providing the necessary support to people with accessibility requirements.- Be available for delegate arrival 30 minutes prior to classroom based courses commencing.

Planning Information

Cardiff Council and Rent Smart Wales are undertaking a market engagement exercise to gauge the level of interest from potential training providers who may be able to deliver classroom-based training to landlords and agents across Wales in line with Rent Smart Wales requirements. This is an opportunity for us to understand the capacity within the market to deliver training through classroom and home-based sessions, with flexibility to accommodate both weekday and evening delivery. Providers expressing interest should note that delivery may also include the provision of learning materials in accessible formats and the ability to support a range of delegate needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007565-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

70000000 - Real estate services

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£739,200 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£739,200 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£1,047,040 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2033-10-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF COUNCIL
Contact Name
Laura Pine
Contact Email
professionalservices@cardiff.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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