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(CIH) Training and Qualification Provision

VICO HOMES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Oct 2026 at 08:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

04 Aug 2026 at 10:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Vico Homes Limited is seeking a provider of Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) training and qualifications, with a focus on social housing. The work covers delivery and assessment of commercial-route CIH qualifications: the Level 3 Certificate in Housing Services, Level 4 Certificate in Housing, Level 4 Certificate in Managing Housing Maintenance and Level 5 Diploma in Housing. The buyer is also interested in the Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice, housing and property management apprenticeships, and other training programmes. The requirement is for training services. Delivery is identified across Yorkshire and the Humber and the East Midlands. The buyer is based in Castleford, West Yorkshire. The Level 3 housing apprenticeship is to be procured through the YPO Framework Agreement.

Vico Homes invited offers through an open competition. The tender submission deadline was 23 October 2026 at 12:00 noon. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029, with a possible 12-month extension based on performance. The estimated contract value is £160,000 excluding VAT (£192,000 including VAT). There is one lot, and the opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. Evaluation is weighted 60% on quality and 40% on price. Electronic submission is allowed. The stated legal basis is the Procurement Act 2023.

This opportunity suits training providers able to deliver and assess recognised CIH housing qualifications, particularly those with a clear understanding of social housing. The four core qualifications are essential: Level 3 Housing Services, Level 4 Housing, Level 4 Managing Housing Maintenance and the Level 5 Diploma in Housing. Providers able to offer the Level 3 Housing Practice certificate or apprenticeship-route programmes can also meet desirable elements of the requirement; the buyer is interested in additional training programmes too. Delivery capacity should cover a recurring mix of cohorts and individual learners, including a cohort of at least 10 for Level 3 Housing Practice, up to 10 learners annually at Level 4 and a small number at Level 5. The requirement also includes Level 3 housing apprenticeships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(CIH) Training and Qualification Provision

Notice Description

This agreement will be for the provision of providing CIH commercial qualifications and apprenticeships (to be procured through the YPO Framework Agreement) including: Delivery and assessment of the Chartered Institute of Housing Qualifications at Levels 3, 4 and 5 using the commercial route with a clear emphasis and understanding of Social Housing: Essential: CIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing Services; CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing; CIH Level 4 Certificate in Managing Housing Maintenance; CIH Level 5 Diploma in Housing. Desirable: CIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice; Ability to provide CIH programmes using the Apprenticeship Route including: Level 3 Housing/Property Management Apprenticeship Level 4 Senior Housing/Property Management Apprenticeship We would also be interested in any additional training programmes that you are able to deliver. We approximate that we will require programmes for the following number of learners each year: CIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice - one cohort per year of 10+ learners CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing or CIH Level 4 Certificate in Managing Housing Maintenance - up to 10 learners per year CIH Level 5 Diploma in Housing - up to 1 or 2 learners per year on open programme Apprenticeship in Housing Level 3 - 2+ learners per year (to be procured through the YPO Framework Agreement).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension, this can be taken up based on performance.

Planning Information

The engagement is to gauge interest and understand what and how the training can be provided by a single contractor. The market engagement can be found on Proactis S2C: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login The reference number is: RFX1000040

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dab4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093588-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 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
VICO HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CASTLEFORD
Postcode
WF10 5HX
Postcode Area
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton
Westminster Constituency
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley

Further Information

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