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Opportunity overview
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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Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
ocds-h6vhtk-06dab4
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
No
How to submit
Please find all documentation at Proactis S2C (reference: RFX1000046).
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
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2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
2 VERSIONS
1
073510-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
2
093588-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Vico Homes seeks a training provider for CIH commercial qualifications and housing apprenticeships. Core provision covers CIH Levels 3, 4 and 5, with delivery and assessment focused on social housing. The Level 3 apprenticeship element is intended to be procured through the YPO Framework Agreement.
Who this may suit
Suitable for providers able to deliver and assess the specified CIH housing qualifications, with social-housing expertise. Ability to deliver CIH apprenticeship programmes is desirable; YPO framework access is relevant for the apprenticeship requirement.
Key points identified
Core qualification provisionDelivery and assessment of CIH Levels 3, 4 and 5 commercial qualifications.Evidence: "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."
Social housing expertiseClear emphasis and understanding of social housing.Evidence: "using the commercial route with a clear emphasis and understanding of Social Housing"
Desirable qualification provisionAbility to provide the CIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice.Evidence: "Desirable: CIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice"
95% approved-analysis confidence7 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
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Vico Homes seeks a training provider for CIH commercial qualifications and housing apprenticeships. Core provision covers CIH Levels 3, 4 and 5, with delivery and assessment focused on social housing. The Level 3 apprenticeship element is intended to be procured through the YPO Framework Agreement.
Who this may suit
Suitable for providers able to deliver and assess the specified CIH housing qualifications, with social-housing expertise. Ability to deliver CIH apprenticeship programmes is desirable; YPO framework access is relevant for the apprenticeship requirement.
Key deliverables
Deliver and assess CIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing Services
Deliver and assess CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing
Deliver and assess CIH Level 4 Certificate in Managing Housing Maintenance
Deliver and assess CIH Level 5 Diploma in Housing
Potential delivery of CIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice
Potential Level 3 and Level 4 Housing/Property Management apprenticeships
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
7 criteria identified
Core qualification provision
99% confidence
Delivery and assessment of CIH Levels 3, 4 and 5 commercial qualifications.
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"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."
Social housing expertise
98% confidence
Clear emphasis and understanding of social housing.
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"using the commercial route with a clear emphasis and understanding of Social Housing"
Desirable qualification provision
98% confidence
Ability to provide the CIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice.
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"Desirable: CIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice"
Apprenticeship capability
97% confidence
Ability to provide CIH programmes through the apprenticeship route, including Level 3 and Level 4 Housing/Property Management apprenticeships.
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"Ability to provide CIH programmes using the Apprenticeship Route including: Level 3 Housing/Property Management Apprenticeship; Level 4 Senior Housing/Property Management Apprenticeship"
Additional training
95% confidence
Buyer is interested in additional training programmes the supplier can deliver.
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"We would also be interested in any additional training programmes that you are able to deliver."
YPO Framework Agreement
94% confidence
The Level 3 Housing apprenticeship is stated to be procured through the YPO Framework Agreement; supplier eligibility or required framework lot is not specified.
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"Apprenticeship in Housing Level 3 - 2+ learners per year (to be procured through the YPO Framework Agreement)."
Other eligibility requirements
99% confidence
Unknown.
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No supplier eligibility, financial standing, insurance, registration or accreditation requirements are stated in the supplied notice data.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Estimated contract value
99% confidence
Up to £160,000.
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Opportunity value_max: 160000 GBP; Lot 1 value_amount: 160000 GBP.
Learner volumes
98% confidence
Level 3 Housing Practice: one cohort annually of 10+ learners; Level 4 Housing or Managing Housing Maintenance: up to 10 learners annually; Level 5 Diploma: up to 1–2 learners annually on an open programme; Level 3 apprenticeship: 2+ learners annually.
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"We approximate that we will require programmes for the following number of learners each year..."
Contract term
99% confidence
Unknown.
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No contract start date or end date is supplied.
Delivery
Delivery geography
90% confidence
United Kingdom regions UKE and UKF.
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Supplied delivery locations are region UKE and region UKF.
Delivery model
96% confidence
Commercial route for qualifications; apprenticeship route may be required for specified programmes. Format and venue are unknown.
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"using the commercial route" and "using the Apprenticeship Route"
Assessment
99% confidence
Provider must deliver and assess the essential CIH qualifications.
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"Delivery and assessment of the Chartered Institute of Housing Qualifications"
procurement_method_details: "Below threshold - open competition".
Submission deadline
99% confidence
23 October 2026, 12:00 BST.
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submission_deadline: 2026-10-23T12:00:00+01:00.
Submission method
99% confidence
Unknown.
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No submission portal or response instructions are supplied.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Framework route uncertainty
94% confidence
The notice says the Level 3 apprenticeship will be procured through YPO, but does not identify the relevant YPO framework, lot, or whether framework membership is required for all or only apprenticeship services.
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"to be procured through the YPO Framework Agreement"
Scope ambiguity
91% confidence
The description combines essential commercial qualification delivery with desirable and potentially separately procured apprenticeship provision; award scope and evaluation treatment are not stated.
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The notice labels qualifications as "Essential", other provision as "Desirable", and specifies YPO procurement for the apprenticeship element.
Delivery requirements unknown
99% confidence
Training format, locations, timetable, learner support requirements and contract term are not provided.
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No such details are present in the supplied opportunity data.
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