Tender

Training Level 5 Housing Qualification

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 11:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is seeking to procure an Ofqual regulated training provider for a Level 5 Housing Management Qualification, aimed at preparing its City Housing Directorate workforce for the Competence and Conduct Standard expected to be enforced in October 2026. This procurement is in the tender stage and involves an open competition below the threshold using the Council's 'In-tend' e-tendering system. Interested suppliers must submit their tender applications by noon on 20th March 2026. The contract will commence in April 2026, running for three years with an option to extend for an additional 18 months, depending on performance and availability of funds.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for providers specialising in education and personnel training services, particularly those with expertise in housing management. Suppliers who can deliver high-quality staff training programmes and demonstrate compliance with Ofqual standards could find this contract beneficial to expand their business reach within the public authority sector. Businesses focusing on housing qualifications, workforce development, and training services in compliance are well-suited to compete for this tender, which carries award criteria heavily weighted towards quality and price. With a total contract value of £160,000, entities offering competitive pricing alongside high-standard service delivery have the potential to secure this long-term partnership.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Training Level 5 Housing Qualification

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council (the Council), through its City Housing Directorate, seeks to procure an Ofqual regulated training provider to deliver a Level 5 Housing Management Qualification. This forms part of the Directorate's workforce development and compliance readiness programme in preparation for the forthcoming Competence and Conduct Standard, expected to come into force in October 2026. The contract for the services will commence April 2026 and will be in place for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 18 months subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity, please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 20th March 2026 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An option to extend for a further 18 months to cover anyone that is enrolled later within the 36 month timeframe.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017818-2026
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

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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