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title: "Practitioner residential Level 4 apprenticeships"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060fb3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL"
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# Practitioner residential Level 4 apprenticeships

Buyer: BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060fb3

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007110-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £78,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HOVE |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN3 3BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Central Hove |
| Westminster constituency | Hove and Portslade |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 13:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007110-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007110-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.chigroup.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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