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Request for Quotes - Accredited providers of professional housing qualifications

London Borough of Southwark

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: London Borough of Southwark

Buyer Address: Southwark Council, London, UKI44, SE1 2QH, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Sean Backhurst

Contact Email: sean.backhurst1@southwark.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
75000.0 GBP
Gross: 90000 GBP
Published
02 Oct 2025, 10:24
Deadline
24 Oct 2025, 13:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
80511000 - Staff training services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Southwark Council is seeking an accredited provider of professional housing qualifications. The successful provider will deliver Level 4 & Level 5 housing qualifications to council employees. The initial contract length will be two years. This provision will provide development opportunities for council employees, improve the general capability of our workforce and ensure compliance with the forthcoming Competence and Conduct Standard (CCS).

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061612-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 75,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 90,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-12-01T00:00:00+00:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-11-30T23:59:59+00:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price - 70%

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality - 25%

Documents

Document Description: Invitation to Quote

Document Description: Specification

Document Description: Specific Terms

Document Description: General Terms

Document Description: Social Value Submission Sheet

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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