Tender

Chartered Institute of Housing Qualifications and Housing Apprenticeship Standards

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Oct 2025 at 11:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has issued a tender inviting qualified organisations to provide Chartered Institute of Housing Qualifications and Housing Apprenticeship Standards. The procurement process is categorised under training services and is operating within the UK region of Northampton (region code UKF24). This tender is currently in the active stage and follows an open procurement method below the threshold. The procurement involves delivering services to the council's staff, and the staff of affiliated organisations, with a tender deadline on 27th November 2025. The contract value is estimated at £350,000, with opportunities potentially extending till February 2030, depending on extension options.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, especially those registered on the Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register or recognised as Chartered Institute of Housing Approved Study Centres. Organisations with a strong track record of quality service delivery, particularly those rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, will find this opportunity advantageous for expanding their business portfolios. The tender focuses on partnership and delivering capability-building across the housing workforce, offering a substantial contract period that guarantees recurring engagements and revenue. Interested parties should demonstrate their capability to deliver competitive quality in line with the specified assessment criteria prioritising quality over price.

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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/068472-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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