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Planning

04 Aug 2026 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

VICO Homes Limited, a public authority in sub-central government, is initiating a procurement process for training services under the title "Training Provider- CIH." The process is currently at the planning stage, with a focus on providing CIH Training and Qualifications for Levels 3 to 5. Key dates include a market engagement scheduled to conclude on 1st September 2026. The contract will be executed in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region UKE, with a contract period spanning from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2029, with a potential extension till 31st October 2030. The procurement is valued at £190,000, and it does not exceed threshold levels. The legal basis for this procurement is grounded in UK legislation referenced as 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), eligible to participate in the tender. The procurement method involves a single contractor being sought to deliver comprehensive training services, making it particularly suitable for companies specialising in educational services and with expertise in professional qualifications. Businesses that can provide tailored and scalable training solutions will find this tender particularly beneficial, offering a robust opportunity to contribute to public sector training initiatives while expanding their presence in the public procurement market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Training Provider- CIH

Notice Description

CIH Training and Qualifications (Level 3-Level 5).

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dab4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073510-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Post Town
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

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton
Westminster Constituency
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley

Further Information

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