--- title: "Training Level 5 Housing Qualification" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065e1d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065e1d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065e1d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065e1d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-27" --- # Training Level 5 Housing Qualification Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065e1d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065e1d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065e1d.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is seeking to procure an Ofqual regulated training provider for a Level 5 Housing Management Qualification, aimed at preparing its City Housing Directorate workforce for the Competence and Conduct Standard expected to be enforced in October 2026. This procurement is in the tender stage and involves an open competition below the threshold using the Council's 'In-tend' e-tendering system. Interested suppliers must submit their tender applications by noon on 20th March 2026. The contract will commence in April 2026, running for three years with an option to extend for an additional 18 months, depending on performance and availability of funds. This tender presents a significant business opportunity for providers specialising in education and personnel training services, particularly those with expertise in housing management. Suppliers who can deliver high-quality staff training programmes and demonstrate compliance with Ofqual standards could find this contract beneficial to expand their business reach within the public authority sector. Businesses focusing on housing qualifications, workforce development, and training services in compliance are well-suited to compete for this tender, which carries award criteria heavily weighted towards quality and price. With a total contract value of £160,000, entities offering competitive pricing alongside high-standard service delivery have the potential to secure this long-term partnership. ## Notice Birmingham City Council (the Council), through its City Housing Directorate, seeks to procure an Ofqual regulated training provider to deliver a Level 5 Housing Management Qualification. This forms part of the Directorate's workforce development and compliance readiness programme in preparation for the forthcoming Competence and Conduct Standard, expected to come into force in October 2026. The contract for the services will commence April 2026 and will be in place for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 18 months subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity, please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 20th March 2026 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: An option to extend for a further 18 months to cover anyone that is enrolled later within the 36 month timeframe. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017818-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | Lots value | £160,000 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B1 1BB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79632000 - Personnel-training services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80521000 - Training programme services ## Release History - 27 Feb 2026 at 11:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017818-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017818-2026 27th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - 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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