Scope
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).
Total value (estimated)
- £75,000 excluding VAT
- £90,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2027
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80511000 - Staff training services
Contract locations
- UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 October 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
24 October 2025, 2:00pm
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-
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Price - 70% | 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... |
Price |
| Quality - 25% | 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... |
Quality |
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.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=84c3447c-769f-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
Invitation to Quote
https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=c4b86090-769f-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
Specification
https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=9405baa2-769f-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
Specific Terms
https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=1f97b9a8-769f-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
General Terms
https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=0eb8b8b4-769f-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
Social Value Submission Sheet
Contracting authority
London Borough of Southwark
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXTW-7647-VDLV
Southwark Council
London
SE1 2QH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sean Backhurst
Email: sean.backhurst1@southwark.gov.uk
Website: http://www.southwark.gov.uk
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government