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Planning

22 Jul 2026 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation is undertaking a planned procurement process for the provision of Accredited Housing Qualifications, targeting a UK-wide delivery. The procurement falls within the services category and involves e-learning services. The anticipated contract period is from 3rd August 2026 to 2nd August 2027, with a possible extension until 2nd August 2029. This direct award process is governed by legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, and the opportunity is currently at the planning stage. Businesses should note the upcoming communication date set for 27th July 2026, which indicates essential timeline considerations.

This tender represents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in e-learning services, particularly those able to deliver scalable and geographically diversified training aligned with regulatory requirements. Companies with capabilities in developing accredited qualifications and supporting continuous professional development will find this tender particularly fitting. Engaging with this procurement could significantly enhance their portfolios, offering potential access to central government contracts and fostering long-term strategic alignment with public authority needs in the field of professional training and development.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Accredited Housing Qualifications - UK1

Notice Description

The requirement is to bring together accredited qualifications for all grades; professional development and membership to structured continued professional development; housing specific continuous training aligned with regulatory requirements, all whilst delivering at scale and pace across a geographically dispersed workforce.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069213-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jul 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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