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title: "Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Level 4 & Level 5 Professional Qualifications Training Provider Framework (Light Touch)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0603c7"
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# Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Level 4 & Level 5 Professional Qualifications Training Provider Framework (Light Touch)

Buyer: ASTER GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0603c7

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## Summary

ASTER GROUP LIMITED, a prominent public authority within the sub-central government sector in the United Kingdom, is spearheading an active procurement process titled "Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Level 4 & Level 5 Professional Qualifications Training Provider Framework (Light Touch)." This initiative is focused on education and training services, specifically targeting the delivery of CIH-recognised housing qualifications. The process is currently in the tender stage, with key submission deadlines set for mid-2026, such as an enquiry period closing on 15th June and tender period ending on 29th June. The solicitation employs an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure, strategically structured to meet the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023 requirements while encouraging diverse pathways for learner engagement. The maximum contract value is set at £632,972, with a corresponding award period up to 17th August 2026. The engagement is geographically centred in the UKK15 region of the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the education and training sector. Companies capable of delivering scalable, flexible, and accredited housing management qualifications will find this opportunity particularly lucrative. The tender is structured to accommodate up to 10 participants within a light touch regime framework, offering adaptability to meet various learning and organisational needs. The focus on professional qualifications for senior housing executives and managers aligns with industry trends, offering growth potentials for SMEs that can align their service delivery models with Aster's framework requirements. Flexible delivery models, including online and virtual tutor-led sessions, open and closed cohorts, will appeal to providers with robust online teaching capabilities. Successful engagement through this procurement could enhance provider visibility and market presence in the expanding housing education sector.

## Notice

Aster seeks to appoint qualified Providers to deliver CIH-recognised housing qualifications at Level 4, Level 5, and associated top-up modules. These qualifications are aligned with the Competence and Conduct Standard under the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023. The Social Housing Regulation Act, 2023, mandates that all "relevant managers" defined as senior housing executives and senior housing managers must hold or be actively working toward (within a three-year transition period) professional qualifications that meet the Institute for Apprenticeship and Technical Education (IATE) occupational standards for Senior Housing and Property Management. Specifically: *Senior Housing Executives: Foundation Degree in Housing (CIH) or Level 5 Diploma *Senior Housing Managers: Level 4 Certificate in Housing To meet these requirements, Aster proposes establishing a Flexible Framework (under Light Touch Regime) of approved training providers capable of delivering CIH-approved qualifications at scale, on demand, and through diverse pathways. This approach ensures adaptability to individual learning needs and organizational priorities. PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO ACCESS TENDER DOCUMENTS: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aster/aspx/ProjectManage/654

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Options to extend for an indefinite number of years in periods of 2 year per each extension period

### Planning Information

This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PIN) is issued to inform the market of a potential upcoming procurement for the delivery of Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Level 4 and Level 5 housing management qualifications. 
The purpose of this engagement is to:
• Inform the scope and structure of the procurement
• Explore suitable commercial and delivery models
• Identify potential risks and opportunities
• Test market capacity, capability, and interest
• Inform the final specification and delivery model
• Understand viable delivery approaches and timescales
• Support a fair, transparent and proportionate procurement process
This is not a call for competition and does not constitute a formal procurement process.
Interested Providers are invited to participate by completing a Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire. The questionnaire seeks feedback on service capabilities, delivery models, commercial preferences, and suggestions for procurement/framework design.
Please follow this link to express your interest and access the related documents: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aster/aspx/ProjectManage/630
Responses will be used to shape the procurement strategy and documentation.
Subject to the outcome of this engagement, the Aster may proceed with a formal procurement process. Providers who do not participate in this engagement will not be excluded from future opportunities.
It is mandatory for any interested suppliers to register on the new CENTRAL DIGITAL PLATFORM which is part of the enhanced Find a Tender Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047957-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £527,476 |
| Lots value | £527,476 |
| 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 | ASTER GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | DEVIZES |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN10 2AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Urchfont & Bishops Cannings |
| Westminster constituency | Melksham and Devizes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 13:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047957-2026
- 12 Jan 2026 at 14:13 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002303-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047957-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002303-2026
  12th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aster/aspx/ProjectManage/654
  Please follow the link to participate in this Procurement Opportunity

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aster/aspx/ProjectManage/630
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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