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04 Oct 2020 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has launched the "ESFA Dance and Drama Awards" tender, aimed at providing financial support for eligible students in private dance and drama institutions across England. This tender falls under the "Education and training services" category and employs a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure due to its value of £11,258,267. The tender was first published on 5th October 2020, and although the opportunity period has concluded, the contract period runs from 1st August 2020 to 31st July 2021, covering various regions across the United Kingdom including London, the North East, and the South West.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in the education and performing arts sectors, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) meeting the eligibility criteria set by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). Institutions with strong performance metrics, requisite Ofsted ratings, and Trinity College London validation are well-positioned to secure funding under this scheme, allowing them to enhance their educational offerings and expand their student enrolment capacity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ESFA Dance and Drama Awards

Notice Description

The Dance and Drama Awards (DaDA) scheme offers an income assessed contribution to tuition fees and living costs for eligible students at private dance and drama institutions in England. Institutions that are part of the scheme are allocated funding (via a contract) by Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). Institutions assess which students are eligible to receive support and how much funding they are entitled to, based on their household income. To be eligible to be part of DaDA, institutions must meet ESFA requirements including Trinity College London validation, Ofsted grading of 1 or 2 and financial health.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-314fb53c-087f-4e51-96ac-be5371b8640b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/983e92be-e7dc-4b29-abb3-2b8d6e771f3d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,258,267 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,258,267 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Education
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
17
Supplier Names

DOREEN BIRD COLLEGE OF PERFORMING ARTS LTD.

ALRA

ARTS EDUCATIONAL SCHOOLS(THE)

ELMHURST BALLET SCHOOL

ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET SCHOOL LIMITED

HAMMOND SCHOOL LIMITED (THE)

ITALIA CONTI ARTS CENTRE LIMITED

KS DANCE LTD

LAINE THEATRE ARTS LIMITED

LIVERPOOL THEATRE SCHOOL & COLLEGE LIMITED

MOUNTVIEW ACADEMY OF THEATRE ARTS LIMITED

NORTHERN BALLET SCHOOL

THE OXFORD SCHOOL OF DRAMA LIMITED

SLP COLLEGE LEEDS

STELLA MANN COLLEGE OF PERFORMING ARTS LIMITED

TRING PARK SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

PERFORMERS COLLEGE LIMITED

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