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title: "Mandatory Social Housing Qualification"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051a2c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-04"
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# Mandatory Social Housing Qualification

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051a2c

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council is undertaking an active tender process for the "Mandatory Social Housing Qualification" project, classified under personnel-training and education services. The procurement aims to form a Framework Agreement with Ofqual-regulated qualification providers, aligned with the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023. The procurement process is being conducted via open competition but is below the threshold, making it accessible to a wider range of bidders. The location spans numerous regions in the United Kingdom, and the procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with submissions due by 18th June 2025 and enquiries closing on 14th June 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in personnel training and staff development, especially those capable of delivering Ofqual-regulated qualifications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to bid, with a framework allowing for up to three suppliers, thus increasing the chance for diverse businesses to engage and grow within the public sector. The framework's inclusive nature and the potential for extensions positions businesses for future stability and expansion through public sector contracts.

## Notice

Newcastle City Council wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Ofqual regulated providers of qualifications for colleagues whose roles are considered to be in scope, as per the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 and the new Competency and Conduct Standard. The qualifications required are: * Level 5 Diploma in Housing * Level 4 Certificate in Housing * Level 4 Managing Housing Maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029752-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | £140,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79632000 - Personnel-training services
- 79633000 - Staff development services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2025 at 09:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029752-2025
- 21 May 2025 at 10:24 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023707-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029752-2025
  4th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023707-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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