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

Aster Group LimitedcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0603c7Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableactive
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Estimated value

£527k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

22 May 2026

Deadline 29 Jun 2026

Description

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. PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO ACCESS TENDER DOCUMENTS: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aster/aspx/ProjectManage/654

Scope

Reference
CAS-01171-N3C4Y3
Total value
£527,476 excluding VAT
£632,972 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2030
Possible extension to 31 Aug 2040

Options to extend for an indefinite number of years in periods of 2 year per each extension period

Main category
services
CPV classifications
80000000
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Technical/ QualityQuality criteria including Social Valuequality75.00%
CommercialThe Commercial Assessment will evaluate the total cost per learner, disaggregated by: •Qualification Level, and •Delivery Typecost25.00%

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
15 Jun 2026, 11:00 am
Submission deadline
29 Jun 2026, 11:00 am
Submission address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aster/aspx/ProjectManage/654
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure