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Practitioner residential Level 4 apprenticeships

BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2026 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Brighton and Hove City Council, involved a completed contract for "Practitioner Residential Level 4 Apprenticeships." This contract pertains to vocational training services specifically tailored for children, young people, and families practitioner roles, with a focus on the residential pathway. Located in the UK, this initiative is classified under the services industry category. Chichester College Group, a large-scale supplier based in Chichester, was awarded the contract. The procurement was executed using a direct method, identified as 'below threshold - without competition' and falls under a "light touch" regime. The contract, valued at £78,000, commenced on 1st January 2026 and is slated to end on 31st December 2028. The key documentation was published on 27th January 2026, noting the contract's status as active.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses involved in vocational training services, particularly those specialising in apprenticeship delivery for children and family services. The focus on Level 4 residential practitioner apprenticeships is especially suited to organisations that can provide comprehensive training programmes, including the requisite Level 3 CYP Diploma. Companies experienced in working with public authorities, particularly those that can deliver specialised training within the defined frameworks, would find this contract conducive to business expansion and partnership with governmental bodies. The absence of competition in the procurement process indicates that businesses with speciality services may secure such contracts efficiently, provided they meet the specific requirements and demonstrate robust capability.

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Notice Title

Practitioner residential Level 4 apprenticeships

Notice Description

The contract requires the provision and full delivery of the Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (Residential Pathway) Level 4 Apprenticeship, which incorporates the Level 3 CYP Diploma (Residential) for eligible staff working in BHCC children's residential and respite homes. Up to 13 apprentices.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060fb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007110-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementpmo@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HOVE
Postcode
BN3 3BQ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Central Hove
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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