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title: "Chartered Institute of Housing Qualifications and Housing Apprenticeship Standards"
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# Chartered Institute of Housing Qualifications and Housing Apprenticeship Standards

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d3fd

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Chartered Institute of Housing Qualifications and Housing Apprenticeship Standards, with the tender awarded to KINGDOM ACADEMY LIMITED. This procurement, operating under the "lightTouch" regime, was conducted via an open competition below threshold for the delivery of training services. The contract began on 1st March 2026 and will end by 28th February 2029, with a possible extension for an additional year. The council aims to enhance workforce capabilities in housing, targeting organisations on the Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register (APAR) and chartered study centres. The council is located in Northampton, United Kingdom, within the UKF24 region, and the procurement method facilitated a partnership approach emphasizing regulatory compliance and value creation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those registered on APAR with Ofsted ratings of 'Good' or 'Outstanding', and those adept at quality apprenticeship provision. Companies with expertise in housing qualifications can benefit by partnering with West Northamptonshire Council to fulfil this three-year contract with the possibility of renewal. The emphasis on quality suggests that companies with robust training frameworks and strong regulation adherence are well-positioned to compete. This contract represents a substantial avenue for growth, with a gross value of £350,000, promoting business expansion within the public sector in the UK, particularly for SMEs with a capability-focused approach.

## Notice

West Northants Council (WNC) invites tenders for the provision of Chartered Institute of Housing and Housing Apprenticeship Standards for delivery to it's staff and staff of any Arm's Length Organisation as outlined in the Request for Quotation (RFQ). This opportunity is restricted to organisations listed on the Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register (APAR) as main providers, with an Ofsted rating of 'Good' or 'Outstanding', and offering quality apprenticeship provision as defined by Skills England and those providers registered as Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Approved Study Centres. WNC is seeking a supplier that can demonstrate a partnership-based approach, a strong understanding of regulatory obligations, and a commitment to delivering value through capability-building within the housing workforce.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025316-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £350,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KINGDOM ACADEMY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 15:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025316-2026
- 27 Oct 2025 at 11:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068472-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025316-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068472-2025
  27th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home
- https://kingdom-academy.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/

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