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Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Level 4 & Level 5 Professional Qualifications Training Provider Framework (Light Touch)

ASTER GROUP LIMITED · Contract award notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 00:01.

Opportunity overview

Aster seeks to appoint qualified Providers to deliver CIH-recognised housing qualifications at Level 4, Level 5, and associated top-up modules. These qualifications are aligned with the Competence and Conduct Standard under the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023. The Social Housing Regulation Act, 2023, mandates that all "relevant managers" defined as senior housing executives and senior housing managers must hold or be actively working toward (within a three-year transition period) professional qualifications that meet the Institute for Apprenticeship and Technical Education (IATE) occupational standards for Senior Housing and Property Management. Specifically: •Senior Housing Executives: Foundation Degree in Housing (CIH) or Level 5 Diploma •Senior Housing Managers: Level 4 Certificate in Housing To meet these requirements, Aster proposes establishing a Flexible Framework (under Light Touch Regime) of approved training providers capable of delivering CIH-approved qualifications at scale, on demand, and through diverse pathways. This approach ensures adaptability to individual learning needs and organizational priorities.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

KINGDOM ACADEMY LIMITED

Matched by number
Shared published award value
£633k
Awarded
16 Aug 2026
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-COH 06789099
Location
Newton-Le-Willows, UKD71, WA12 0HF, United Kingdom
Shared published award value
£633k
Awarded
16 Aug 2026
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-COH 05233487
Location
Spennymoor, UKC14, DL16 6FS, United Kingdom
Shared published award value
£633k
Awarded
16 Aug 2026
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-COH IP19447R
Location
London, UKI31, WC1X 8QR, United Kingdom

SHARE LEARNING LIMITED

Matched by number
Shared published award value
£633k
Awarded
16 Aug 2026
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-COH SC145529
Location
Bellshill, UKM84, ML4 3PB, United Kingdom
Shared published award value
£633k
Awarded
16 Aug 2026
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-COH 04079650
Location
Altrincham, UKD34, WA14 2PU, United Kingdom
Shared published award value
£633k
Awarded
16 Aug 2026
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-COH RC000727
Location
Coventry, UKG33, cv4 8hs, United Kingdom
Shared published award value
£633k
Awarded
16 Aug 2026
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-COH 02835965
Location
Liverpool, UKD72, L1 5AY, United Kingdom

UPKEEP TRAINING LIMITED

Matched by number
Shared published award value
£633k
Awarded
16 Aug 2026
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-COH 10058214
Location
Northampton, UKF24, NN6 9AR, United Kingdom
Shared published award value
£633k
Awarded
16 Aug 2026
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-PPON PQHR-9818-MPVT
Location
Huddersfield, UKE44, HD1 3DH, United Kingdom

Classification

No classification was supplied.

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
CAS-01171-N3C4Y3
Status
complete
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

lightTouch

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
ASTER GROUP LIMITED
Id
GB-COH-IP29573R

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
IP29573R

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PRNW-9755-MGMY

Address

Street Address
Sarson Court
Locality
Devizes
Postal Code
SN10 2AZ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKK15

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Organisation 2
Name
THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF HOUSING
Id
GB-COH-RC000727

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
RC000727

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PZNM-3713-JLGQ

Address

Street Address
Suites 5 and 6, Rowan House
Locality
Coventry
Postal Code
cv4 8hs
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKG33

Contact

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Vcse
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No
Sheltered Workshop
No
Organisation 3
Name
KINGDOM ACADEMY LIMITED
Id
GB-COH-06789099

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
06789099

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PQMN-4359-RNGY

Address

Street Address
Kingdom House, Woodlands Park
Locality
Newton-Le-Willows
Postal Code
WA12 0HF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD71

Contact

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Vcse
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No
Sheltered Workshop
No
Organisation 4
Name
LEARNING CURVE GROUP LIMITED
Id
GB-COH-05233487

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
05233487

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PMCY-9543-YJZV

Address

Street Address
Learning Curve Group, 1-10 Dunelm Rise
Locality
Spennymoor
Postal Code
DL16 6FS
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKC14

Contact

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Vcse
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No
Sheltered Workshop
No
Organisation 5
Name
PLACES FOR PEOPLE HOMES LIMITED
Id
GB-COH-IP19447R

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
IP19447R

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PZMR-4589-LBMD

Address

Street Address
305 Gray's Inn Rd
Locality
London
Postal Code
WC1X 8QR
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI31

Contact

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Vcse
Yes
Public Service Mission Organization
No
Sheltered Workshop
No
Organisation 6
Name
SHARE LEARNING LIMITED
Id
GB-COH-SC145529

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
SC145529

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PVZQ-3337-QQRV

Address

Street Address
2b Kestrel View
Locality
Bellshill
Postal Code
ML4 3PB
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKM84

Contact

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Vcse
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No
Sheltered Workshop
No
Organisation 7
Name
SOCIAL LANDLORDS CRIME AND NUISANCE GROUP
Id
GB-COH-04079650

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
04079650

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PXLR-7824-HMDT

Address

Street Address
10a The Downs
Locality
Altrincham
Postal Code
WA14 2PU
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD34

Contact

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Vcse
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No
Sheltered Workshop
No
Organisation 8
Name
THE LEARNING FOUNDRY LIMITED
Id
GB-COH-02835965

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
02835965

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PRGT-5412-MNXL

Address

Street Address
The Foundry
Locality
Liverpool
Postal Code
L1 5AY
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD72

Contact

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Vcse
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No
Sheltered Workshop
No
Organisation 9
Name
University of Huddersfield
Id
GB-PPON-PQHR-9818-MPVT

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PQHR-9818-MPVT

Address

Street Address
Queensgate
Locality
Huddersfield
Postal Code
HD1 3DH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKE44

Contact

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Vcse
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No
Sheltered Workshop
No
Organisation 10
Name
UPKEEP TRAINING LIMITED
Id
GB-COH-10058214

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
10058214

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PLRL-6144-JMJN

Address

Street Address
7 Manor Road
Locality
Northampton
Postal Code
NN6 9AR
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKF24

Contact

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Vcse
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No
Sheltered Workshop
No

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Title
Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Level 4 & Level 5 Professional Qualifications Training Provider Framework (Light Touch)
Status
pending
Date
17 Aug 2026, 00:00
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
17 Aug 2026, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Value

Including VAT
632,970.99
Currency
GBP

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-RC000727
Name
THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF HOUSING
Supplier 2
Id
GB-COH-06789099
Name
KINGDOM ACADEMY LIMITED
Supplier 3
Id
GB-COH-05233487
Name
LEARNING CURVE GROUP LIMITED
Supplier 4
Id
GB-COH-IP19447R
Name
PLACES FOR PEOPLE HOMES LIMITED
Supplier 5
Id
GB-COH-SC145529
Name
SHARE LEARNING LIMITED
Supplier 6
Id
GB-COH-04079650
Name
SOCIAL LANDLORDS CRIME AND NUISANCE GROUP
Supplier 7
Id
GB-COH-02835965
Name
THE LEARNING FOUNDRY LIMITED
Supplier 8
Id
GB-PPON-PQHR-9818-MPVT
Name
University of Huddersfield
Supplier 9
Id
GB-COH-10058214
Name
UPKEEP TRAINING LIMITED

Standstill Period

Ends
26 Aug 2026, 23:59

Contract period

Starts
1 Sept 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Sept 2040, 00:59

Related lots

1

Documents

Entry 1
Id
078295-2026
Document Type
awardNotice
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Published
17 Aug 2026, 17:04
Format
text/html

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Due
1 Sept 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Devizes · UKK15 · SN10 2AZ · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

3 VERSIONS
  1. 002303-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 047957-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 078295-2026Contract award notice on Find a Tender ·