Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be6-41d2-7084-9d98-231f83457e5e/cih-training-and-qualification-provision Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # (CIH) Training and Qualification Provision [Vico Homes Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/vico-homes-limited) Estimated value £160,000 Published 5 Oct 2026 Deadline 4 days left 23 Oct 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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). ## CPV classification Training services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06dab4-2026-10-05T08:16:30+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06dab4-2026-10-05T08:16:30+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Vico Homes Limited: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/vico-homes-limited) [Sector More Education & training tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/education-training) ## More tenders like this [PAN3612 - Procurement of Housing Training and Learning Framework · Leicester City Council · 8 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be6-cbe4-70da-a42a-3947a5944336/pan3612-procurement-of-housing-training-and-learning-framework) [PAN3612 - Housing Training & Learning Framework · Leicester City Council · 8 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13e2b-753e-736f-946f-408cbc1c90ee/pan3612-housing-training-learning-framework) [QQ26/003 Provision of a Training Provider for the Competence & Conduct Standard (Social Housing regulatory Framework) · Tamworth Borough Council · 11 days left · 29 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-9eca-71c3-a6f1-f6ce774e85e9/qq26003-provision-of-a-training-provider-for-the-competence-conduct-standard) [Provision of large goods vehicle (lgv) training and assessment 2026- 2030 (3 lots) · Department for Infrastructure · 1 day left · 19 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-d56f-734f-9376-f1147edae044/provision-of-large-goods-vehicle-lgv-training-and-assessment-2026-2030-3-lot) [Cambridgeshire HIA Equipment Contracts (lot 1 and 4 only) · Cambridge City Council · 19 days left · 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1434c-30a2-7035-84e8-813bf2512269/cambridgeshire-hia-equipment-contracts-lot-1-and-4-only) [Development consultancy services – Provision of the services of a Facilitator for Housing First Community of Practice online events · Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency · 19 days left · 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14062-1f7a-704e-b268-234fb1a3d55e/ireland-development-consultancy-services-provision-of-the-services-of-a-faci)