Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-05a685
- Published by:
- London Borough of Southwark
- Authority ID:
- AA20792
- Publication date:
- 04 October 2025
- Deadline date:
- 24 October 2025
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
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).
Full notice text
Changes to notice
Description
aligned the
Enquiry deadline (Expressions of interest) that
was 15 October 2025, 14:00PM
to 24 October 2025, 14:00PM
to match the tender submission deadline
Tender submission deadline
24 October 2025, 14:00PM
Scope
Procurement 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).
Delivery regions
- UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
75000 GBP to 75000GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 December 2025, 00:00AM to 30 November 2027, 23:59PM
Contracting authority
London Borough of Southwark
Identification register:
Address 1: Southwark Council
Town/City: London
Postcode: SE1 2QH
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.southwark.gov.uk
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXTW-7647-VDLV
NUTS code: UKI44
Contact name: Sean Backhurst
Email: sean.backhurst1@southwark.gov.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Is the total value above threshold?
Below threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 80511000 - Staff training services
Delivery regions
- UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Lot value (estimated)
75000 GBP Excluding VAT
90000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 December 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 November 2027, 23:59PM
Award criteria
Weighting description
The Council will evaluate all quotations received based on financial and economic standing, technical ability, quality and cost - with a 70% price, 25% quality, 5% social value split. Full details can be found in the Invitation to Quote document.
Type: price
Name
Price - 70%
Description
Please provide a fully itemized breakdown of your quotation, including hourly and fixed rate costs per level of staff member and any additional costs or fees. We anticipate that providers will set out costs for at least two delivery options:
a. The cost per person for Southwark Council employees to join pre-planned courses, which may include participants outside of the council. The provider can state whether these courses would be delivered online, in-person or through a mix of the two.
b. The cost per-course to deliver bespoke courses, which are limited to Southwark Council employees. The provider can state whether these courses are delivered online, in-person or through a mix of the two.
Full details are contained in the Invitation to Quote document.
Type: quality
Name
Quality - 25%
Description
Please provide a brief supporting statement setting out your approach to delivering the services and the skills and expertise at your disposal to meet the objectives and requirements of the Specification. This should not exceed two pages of A4 using Arial size 12 font.
Full details are contained in the Invitation to Quote document.
Submission
Tender submission deadline
24 October 2025, 14:00PM
Enquiry deadline
24 October 2025, 14:00PM
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders and associated documents must be submitted by uploading onto the Contracting Authority's e-portal system: ProContract also known as London Tenders Portal.The ePortal can be accessed via the following link:https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=2241eb95-058ae511-
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Coding
Commodity categories
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Title
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Parent category
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| 80511000 |
Staff training services |
Specialist training services |
Delivery locations
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Description
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There are no delivery locations for this notice.
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Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
| ID |
Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
Further information
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Details
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No further information has been uploaded.
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