Tender

Level 5 & Level 4 Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Housing Management Qualifications

CURO GROUP (ALBION) LTD

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Tender

19 May 2026 at 15:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Curo Group (Albion) Ltd is seeking a qualified provider for the delivery of Level 5 and Level 4 Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Housing Management Qualifications. The tender process is currently at the "tender" stage, with procurement being conducted through an open, below-threshold competition. This procurement falls under the industry category of education and training services and is governed by the Light Touch regime in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024. The location for delivery is unspecified within the UK, and interested parties should note the tender submission deadline is set for 27th May 2026.

This opportunity provides an opening for businesses that specialise in delivering professional qualifications and bespoke training solutions, particularly those with expertise in housing management education. Companies that can offer flexible delivery models compatible with varied work patterns will be well-suited to compete. Moreover, there is potential for future business growth due to Curo's indication of expanding the contract to include Level 3 qualifications, subject to governance and pricing agreements. Such contracts could be especially beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector education services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Level 5 & Level 4 Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Housing Management Qualifications

Notice Description

Curo wish to procure a suitably qualified provider to deliver Chartered Institute of Housing ("CIH") Level 5 and Level 4 Housing Management Qualifications for Senior Housing Executives and Senior Housing Managers. This requirement will cover: *CIH Level 5 Diploma in Housing for Senior Housing Executives *CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing for Senior Housing Managers The successful Provider will offer a flexible delivery model that fits around work patterns and learning preferences. It is expected that the Provider will enrol identified Learners and commence delivery of the qualifications by October 2026. This requirement is for education and training services (CPV 80000000) to benefit individuals employed by Curo, and as a result this competition will be conducted under the Light Touch regime and any ensuing contract shall be a Light Tough Contract for the purpose of the Procurement Act 2023 and Schedule 1 of the Procurement Regulations 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: At the time of tendering this requirement Curo are aware that a future need for a Provider to deliver the Level 3 qualification in Housing Services will be required when further details have been released by the UK Government. Due to the substantial duplication of costs for Curo in repeating the tender, and the risk of differences in service delivery, Providers are made aware that Curo reserve the right to modify this contract to include the Level 3 qualification in Housing Services, subject to agreed pricing from the Provider and where such modification meets the relevant regulations for modifying a Contract as set out under the Procurement Act 2023. The estimated contract value includes the option to include the Level 3 requirement.

Renewal: Subject to performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045874-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£192,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£192,600 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 26 Jun 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
CURO GROUP (ALBION) LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 1EP
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Westmoreland
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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