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Chartered Institute of Housing Qualifications and Housing Apprenticeship Standards

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

19 Mar 2026 at 15:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

27 Oct 2025 at 11:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Chartered Institute of Housing Qualifications and Housing Apprenticeship Standards, with the tender awarded to KINGDOM ACADEMY LIMITED. This procurement, operating under the "lightTouch" regime, was conducted via an open competition below threshold for the delivery of training services. The contract began on 1st March 2026 and will end by 28th February 2029, with a possible extension for an additional year. The council aims to enhance workforce capabilities in housing, targeting organisations on the Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register (APAR) and chartered study centres. The council is located in Northampton, United Kingdom, within the UKF24 region, and the procurement method facilitated a partnership approach emphasizing regulatory compliance and value creation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those registered on APAR with Ofsted ratings of 'Good' or 'Outstanding', and those adept at quality apprenticeship provision. Companies with expertise in housing qualifications can benefit by partnering with West Northamptonshire Council to fulfil this three-year contract with the possibility of renewal. The emphasis on quality suggests that companies with robust training frameworks and strong regulation adherence are well-positioned to compete. This contract represents a substantial avenue for growth, with a gross value of £350,000, promoting business expansion within the public sector in the UK, particularly for SMEs with a capability-focused approach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chartered Institute of Housing Qualifications and Housing Apprenticeship Standards

Notice Description

West Northants Council (WNC) invites tenders for the provision of Chartered Institute of Housing and Housing Apprenticeship Standards for delivery to it's staff and staff of any Arm's Length Organisation as outlined in the Request for Quotation (RFQ). This opportunity is restricted to organisations listed on the Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register (APAR) as main providers, with an Ofsted rating of 'Good' or 'Outstanding', and offering quality apprenticeship provision as defined by Skills England and those providers registered as Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Approved Study Centres. WNC is seeking a supplier that can demonstrate a partnership-based approach, a strong understanding of regulatory obligations, and a commitment to delivering value through capability-building within the housing workforce.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d3fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025316-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KINGDOM ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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