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title: "The Delivery of Chartered Institute of Housing Qualifications - Levels 4 and 5"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832694"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# The Delivery of Chartered Institute of Housing Qualifications - Levels 4 and 5

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832694

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## Summary

South Lanarkshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the delivery of Chartered Institute of Housing Qualifications at Levels 4 and 5. The focus is on enhancing the professional knowledge and skills of their staff, ultimately improving service outcomes for customers. The procurement falls under the services category and is specifically related to education. The in-person delivery is expected to be reachable within an hour by public transport from the Council's headquarters in Hamilton, UKM95. A market engagement questionnaire is currently available with a submission deadline of 12:00 on 2 June 2026. This initiative reflects a commitment to comprehensive service enhancement through professional development.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for educational service providers that specialise in housing-related qualifications. Businesses experienced in providing bespoke training solutions, particularly those capable of delivering in-person sessions, will find this tender particularly appealing. The opportunity will likely attract organisations adept at blending online and in-person instructional methods, given the mixed delivery approach anticipated. With the potential enrolment starting in September 2026, responsive and innovative educational firms can leverage this opportunity to showcase their capability in providing quality training that aligns with governmental standards and expectations.

## Notice

South Lanarkshire Council requires staff to undertake the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Level 4 and 5 qualifications to strengthen professional knowledge, skills and consistent practice across the service. Achieving a nationally recognised housing qualification supports individual development and progression by evidencing competence, building confidence in applying housing legislation, policy and best practice, and creating clearer pathways into specialist and senior roles. In turn, this improves outcomes for customers by helping staff provide accurate advice first time, make well-informed and fair decisions, and deliver a more responsive, customer-focused service with greater consistency and quality. The delivery of these qualifications must be in-person, at a location which can be reached within 60 minutes by public transport from South Lanarkshire Council Headquarters: Almada Street, Hamilton ML3 0AA.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Lanarkshire Council requires staff to undertake the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Level 4 and 5 qualifications to strengthen professional knowledge, skills and consistent practice across the service. Achieving a nationally recognised housing qualification supports individual development and progression by evidencing competence, building confidence in applying housing legislation, policy and best practice, and creating clearer pathways into specialist and senior roles. In turn, this improves outcomes for customers by helping staff provide accurate advice first time, make well-informed and fair decisions, and deliver a more responsive, customer-focused service with greater consistency and quality. The delivery of these qualifications must be in-person, at a location which can be reached within 60 minutes by public transport from South Lanarkshire Council Headquarters: Almada Street, Hamilton ML3 0AA. A blended mix of in-person and online delivery may be considered. In-person delivery is required during the hours of 9am and 5pm, between Monday and Friday, excluding public holidays. Online training, if applicable, is permitted between Monday and Friday, and is permitted during both daytime hours (9am to 5pm) and evening hours (5pm to 9pm). Delivery for each level is expected to be completed within 1 year. The indicative initial enrolment date is expected to be September 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556424 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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 | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556424

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY556424&idx=1
  22nd May 2026 - Please complete the market engagement questionnaire and return by 12:00 on 02 June 2026
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556424
  The Delivery of Chartered Institute of Housing Qualifications - Levels 4 and 5 - South Lanarkshire Council requires staff to undertake the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Level 4 and 5 qualifications to strengthen professional knowledge, skills and consistent practice across the service. Achieving a nationally recognised housing qualification supports individual development and progression by evidencing competence, building confidence in applying housing legislation, policy and best practice, and creating clearer pathways into specialist and senior roles. In turn, this improves outcomes for customers by helping staff provide accurate advice first time, make well-informed and fair decisions, and deliver a more responsive, customer-focused service with greater consistency and quality. The delivery of these qualifications must be in-person, at a location which can be reached within 60 minutes by public transport from South Lanarkshire Council Headquarters: Almada Street, Hamilton ML3 0AA.

## Notice URLs

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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=832694

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