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03 Jul 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Curo Group (Albion) Ltd, a sub-central government public authority based in Bath, United Kingdom, involves an award with Learning Curve Group Limited. This contract entails providing Level 5 and Level 4 Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Housing Management Qualifications aimed at Senior Housing Executives and Managers. Categorised under education and training services, the procurement falls under the Light Touch regime and is expected to commence on 31st July 2026, with a contract period extending to 31st July 2029 and potential extension to 31st July 2030. The procurement method is indicated as 'Below threshold - unknown', with key milestones concluding in the procurement award stage as of 3rd July 2026.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for large-scale education providers specialising in flexible, high-level professional training to collaborate with Curo Group. Companies well-versed in delivering recognised housing qualifications will find valuable growth prospects through this contract, as it meets Curo Group’s strategic training objectives and addresses future expansion plans, such as the anticipated inclusion of Level 3 Housing Services qualifications. Business entities capable of adapting to the specified flexible delivery model and ready to accommodate future training requirements would benefit significantly from such a partnership, potentially securing a foothold within the public housing education sector.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c3b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062915-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Westmoreland
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEARNING CURVE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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