(CIH) Training and Qualification Provision
The contract covers the provision and assessment of Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) commercial qualifications and housing-related apprenticeships for VICO HOMES LIMITED, a social housing provider. The supplier must deliver programmes with a clear focus on social housing, including the essential CIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing Services, CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing, CIH Level 4 Certificate in Managing Housing Maintenance and CIH Level 5 Diploma in Housing. Additional scope includes the desirable CIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice and Level 3 Housing/Property Management and Level 4 Senior Housing/Property Management apprenticeships, with potential for other relevant training. Expected annual volumes include cohorts of at least 10 Level 3 learners, up to 10 Level 4 learners, one or two Level 5 learners and at least two Level 3 apprentices. The estimated contract value is £160,000, with no contract duration stated, and delivery is across the United Kingdom regions UKE and UKF. The critical qualification requirement is the ability to deliver and assess the specified CIH programmes, particularly the four essential qualifications.
Buyer: VICO HOMES LIMITED. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 5 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £160k
- Bids close: 23 Oct 2026
- Location: Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands (England), Wakefield
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 to 30 Nov 2029
- Category: Training services (80500000)
From the official notice
This agreement will be for the provision of providing CIH commercial qualifications and apprenticeships (to be procured through the YPO Framework Agreement) including: Delivery and assessment of the Chartered Institute of Housing Qualifications at Levels 3, 4 and 5 using the commercial route with a clear emphasis and understanding of Social Housing: Essential: CIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing Services; CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing; CIH Level 4 Certificate in Managing Housing Maintenance; CIH Level 5 Diploma in Housing. Desirable: CIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice; Ability to provide CIH programmes using the Apprenticeship Route including: Level 3 Housing/Property Management Apprenticeship Level 4 Senior Housing/Property Management Apprenticeship We would also be interested in any additional training programmes that you are able to deliver. We approximate that we will require programmes for the following number of learners each year: CIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice - one cohort per year of 10+ learners CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing or CIH Level 4 Certificate in Managing Housing Maintenance - up to 10 learners per year CIH Level 5 Diploma in Housing - up to 1 or 2 learners per year on open programme Apprenticeship in Housing Level 3 - 2+ learners per year (to be procured through the YPO Framework Agreement).
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 23 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £160k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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