Scope
Reference
ERFX1008683
Description
This notice is to inform the market of the outcome of the tender process of finding a Training Provider for Rent Smart Wales.
The training provider must
deliver classroom-based training to landlords and agents
across the whole of Wales that meets the requirements for a
licence (‘complete’ licensing training). There must also be the
opportunity for the training to be delivered in a virtual
classroom environment and in rare circumstances in a home
setting for people with additional needs.The trainer must:- Be
available to deliver the training during weekdays, weekends
and evenings depending on demand.- Take all required
paperwork to a classroom venue so that each delegate has a
copy of the presentation, a test and a feedback form.- Be
able to provide classroom and home-based training across
the whole of Wales.- Deliver the course content agreed with
Rent Smart Wales- Provide handouts, made available in both
English and Welsh depending on the delegates’
requirements. Handouts must be presented to landlords and
agents to further aid home learning. An electronic version can
be provided if requested.- Provide additional information to
delegates such as where to download relevant additional
information.- Provide each classroom delegate with a
multiple-choice test paper (unless the course is a CPD
course that does not need an assessment) and ensure it is
completed in fair conditions, whilst also providing the
necessary support to people with accessibility requirements.-
Be available for delegate arrival 30 minutes prior to
classroom based courses commencing.
Contract 1. Rent Smart Wales Training Provider 2025
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,047,040 excluding VAT
- £1,256,448 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
28 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
28 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 6 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2031
- Possible extension to 1 March 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
3 x 12 months extensions
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Information about tenders
- 3 tenders received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Training for Professionals
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCRC-4567-ZMNR
13 Fleetsbridge Business Centre, Upton Road
POOLE
BH17 7AF
United Kingdom
Email: david@tfponline.co.uk
Region: UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Rent Smart Wales Training Provider 2025
Contracting authority
Cardiff Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVHP-5769-YHRQ
County Hall
Cardiff
CF10 4UW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Laura Pine
Email: professionalservices@cardiff.gov.uk
Website: http://www.cardiff.gov.uk
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales