--- title: "Request for Quotes - Accredited providers of professional housing qualifications" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a685" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a685" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a685.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a685.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK" published: "2025-10-03" --- # Request for Quotes - Accredited providers of professional housing qualifications Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a685 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a685) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a685.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Southwark is currently seeking proposals for an open competition to provide professional housing qualifications to council employees. This procurement, titled "Request for Quotes - Accredited providers of professional housing qualifications," falls under the "staff training services" category. The main procurement category is services, with a total estimated contract value of £75,000 to £90,000. The procurement process is in the tender stage, and interested parties must submit their tenders electronically via the London Tenders Portal by 24th October 2025 at 14:00 PM. The project is set to commence on 1st December 2025, with a two-year contract period ending on 30th November 2027, aligning with the council's compliance with the forthcoming Competence and Conduct Standard (CCS). This opportunity is ideal for businesses specializing in educational services, particularly those with expertise in delivering Level 4 and Level 5 housing qualifications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given their suitability to meet the tender's requirements. The evaluation will consider price, quality, and social value, making it an attractive prospect for providers who can deliver cost-effective and high-quality training. The ability to offer versatile delivery options, including online, in-person, or hybrid courses, will enhance a provider's competitiveness, offering a significant business growth opportunity for firms within the professional training sector. ## Notice Southwark Council is seeking an accredited provider of professional housing qualifications. The successful provider will deliver Level 4 & Level 5 housing qualifications to council employees. The initial contract length will be two years. This provision will provide development opportunities for council employees, improve the general capability of our workforce and ensure compliance with the forthcoming Competence and Conduct Standard (CCS). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062120-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | Lots value | £75,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 2QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80511000 - Staff training services ## Release History - 3 Oct 2025 at 11:36 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062120-2025 - 2 Oct 2025 at 10:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061612-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062120-2025 3rd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061612-2025 2nd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=84c3447c-769f-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument Invitation to Quote - https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=c4b86090-769f-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument Specification - https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=9405baa2-769f-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument Specific Terms - https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=1f97b9a8-769f-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument General Terms - https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=0eb8b8b4-769f-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument Social Value Submission Sheet ## Notice URLs - http://www.southwark.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=2241eb95-058ae511- - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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