--- title: "The provision of Level 4 & Level 5 Chartered Institute of Housing Qualifications" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060157" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060157" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060157.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060157.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SALIX HOMES" published: "2026-01-07" --- # The provision of Level 4 & Level 5 Chartered Institute of Housing Qualifications Buyer: SALIX HOMES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060157 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060157) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060157.json) ## Summary Salix Homes, a sub-central public authority based in Salford, UK, is planning a procurement process for providing Level 4 and Level 5 Chartered Institute of Housing qualifications. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with preliminary market engagement scheduled to conclude on 16 January 2026. The tender is valued at £550,000 and is classified under Adult and Other Education Services, with a focus on training services. It is set to cover multiple regions within the United Kingdom and seeks flexible delivery models which may include classroom training, virtual sessions, e-learning or a blend of these methods. The anticipated timeline for publishing the Formal Tender Notice is during the week commencing 19 January 2026, and it is projected that services must begin by 31 March 2026. This tender presents a significant opportunity for educational providers specialising in housing management qualifications to expand their business in the public sector realm. Companies well-suited for this tender include those capable of delivering Chartered Institute of Housing Level 4 and Level 5 courses, particularly those who can offer diverse delivery modes such as online and in-person training. Additionally, providers with an established record of adapting to institutional needs and the capacity to commence service delivery by the required date would be well-positioned for this opportunity. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance a provider's portfolio and open new avenues within the public sector under the guidance of the newly implemented Procurement Act 2023. ## Notice Salix Homes intends to undertake a procurement for the provision of Chartered Institute of Housing Level 4 and Level 5 Housing Management Qualifications to support the development of Senior and Executive Leaders within a Social Housing context. The proposed requirement will include: - CIH Level 4 qualifications for Senior Housing Leaders( including stan alone qualification delivery or apprenticeship qualification) - CIH Level 5 qualifications for Senior Housing Executive Leaders(delivery as stand alone qualification) The procurement is expected to include flexible Delivery Models which may comprise: - Classroom based training (onsite at Salix homes / at local centre - Virtual classroom with online delivery -E-learning - A blended option of all of the above The successful provider(s) will be required to demonstrate the capacity to enrol learners and commence delivery by 31 March 2026. ### Planning Information Salix Homes is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the procurement for the delivery of Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Level 4 and Level 5 housing management qualifications. The purpose of the engagement is to: - Test market capacity and capability - Inform the final specification and delivery model - Understand viable delivery approaches and timescales - Support a fair, transparent and proportionate procurement process Salix Homes encourages engagement from local providers of Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Level 4 and Level 5 housing management qualifications to gain an understanding of delivery methods best aligned with our Organisation's employees, syllabus requirements, funding arrangements, including delivery via the Apprenticeship Levy, pricing structures and options available for top up modules. We are keen to hear from suppliers who deliver Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Level 4 and Level 5 housing management qualifications. Suppliers wishing to express an interest in participating in this engagement are invited to email procurement@salixhomes.co.uk by 13th of January 2026. Engagement sessions are anticipated to take place between the 14th and 16th of January. Subject to internal approvals, Salix Homes anticipates publishing a Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender w/c the 19th of January 2026. Any future procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. Participation in this engagement is voluntary and non-binding and does not form part of any subsequent competitive tender process. Participation in market engagement will not provide any advantage in any future procurement Any information that materially influences the procurement will be shared with all bidders as part of the subsequent tender documentation. Feedback received through the engagement may be used to refine the specification and delivery requirements and shape procurement timescales and evaluation criteria. This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice does not constitute a commitment to procure, does not form part of a formal procurement process, and does not create any legal obligation on Salix Homes. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001217-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Mar 2026 - 20 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £550,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SALIX HOMES | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M5 4DT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Pendleton & Charlestown | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 7 Jan 2026 at 16:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001217-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001217-2026 7th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - 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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