--- title: "Level 5 & Level 4 Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Housing Management Qualifications" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069c32" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069c32" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069c32.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069c32.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CURO GROUP (ALBION) LTD" published: "2026-05-19" --- # Level 5 & Level 4 Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Housing Management Qualifications Buyer: CURO GROUP (ALBION) LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069c32 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069c32) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069c32.json) ## Summary Curo Group (Albion) Ltd is seeking a qualified provider for the delivery of Level 5 and Level 4 Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Housing Management Qualifications. The tender process is currently at the "tender" stage, with procurement being conducted through an open, below-threshold competition. This procurement falls under the industry category of education and training services and is governed by the Light Touch regime in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024. The location for delivery is unspecified within the UK, and interested parties should note the tender submission deadline is set for 27th May 2026. This opportunity provides an opening for businesses that specialise in delivering professional qualifications and bespoke training solutions, particularly those with expertise in housing management education. Companies that can offer flexible delivery models compatible with varied work patterns will be well-suited to compete. Moreover, there is potential for future business growth due to Curo's indication of expanding the contract to include Level 3 qualifications, subject to governance and pricing agreements. Such contracts could be especially beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector education services market. ## Notice Curo wish to procure a suitably qualified provider to deliver Chartered Institute of Housing ("CIH") Level 5 and Level 4 Housing Management Qualifications for Senior Housing Executives and Senior Housing Managers. This requirement will cover: *CIH Level 5 Diploma in Housing for Senior Housing Executives *CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing for Senior Housing Managers The successful Provider will offer a flexible delivery model that fits around work patterns and learning preferences. It is expected that the Provider will enrol identified Learners and commence delivery of the qualifications by October 2026. This requirement is for education and training services (CPV 80000000) to benefit individuals employed by Curo, and as a result this competition will be conducted under the Light Touch regime and any ensuing contract shall be a Light Tough Contract for the purpose of the Procurement Act 2023 and Schedule 1 of the Procurement Regulations 2024. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: At the time of tendering this requirement Curo are aware that a future need for a Provider to deliver the Level 3 qualification in Housing Services will be required when further details have been released by the UK Government. Due to the substantial duplication of costs for Curo in repeating the tender, and the risk of differences in service delivery, Providers are made aware that Curo reserve the right to modify this contract to include the Level 3 qualification in Housing Services, subject to agreed pricing from the Provider and where such modification meets the relevant regulations for modifying a Contract as set out under the Procurement Act 2023. The estimated contract value includes the option to include the Level 3 requirement. Renewal: Subject to performance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045874-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Jun 2026 - 26 Jun 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £192,600 | | Lots value | £192,600 | | 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 | CURO GROUP (ALBION) LTD | | Locality | BATH | | Post town | Bath | | Postcode | BA2 1EP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset | | Electoral ward | Westmoreland | | Westminster constituency | Bath | | Delivery location | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 19 May 2026 at 15:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045874-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045874-2026 19th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/curo/aspx/Home - https://www.curo-group.co.uk/ - https://www.curo-group.co.uk/work-for-us/contract-opportunities-tenders/ - 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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