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After School Dance Group for Care Experienced Children in Nottinghamshire

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Oct 2025 at 13:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "After School Dance Group for Care Experienced Children in Nottinghamshire" was undertaken by Nottinghamshire County Council. This contract falls under the industry category of "Other community, social and personal services" and "Social work and related services", and covers the region of East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender was completed through an open procedure, with a contract value of £21,000. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, having been awarded to "Care to Dance". The contract period commenced on 1st September 2025 and will last until 31st August 2026. The tender period concluded on 28th August 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community and social services, particularly those with expertise in dance education and a trauma-informed approach to care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations involved with voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors are well-suited to compete due to their ability to provide tailored, flexible services that meet the Council's requirements for engaging care-experienced children. Furthermore, the need for personnel with DBS clearance and safeguarding training indicates a competitive advantage for businesses with certified and experienced staff in these areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

After School Dance Group for Care Experienced Children in Nottinghamshire

Notice Description

The Council has a statutory responsibility to support children who are looked after and, in its care, makegood educational progress, have good mental health, and have access to the arts. To help achieve this, the Council seeks to commission a weekly extra-curricular dance group for Nottinghamshire care-experienced children and young people. The Provider will use a trauma-informed approach to meet the needs of the Service Users, supported in part by the presence of social workers as core team members at every session. The Provider Personnel must include dance teachers and choreographers capable to teach a range of dance styles to meet the interests of the Service Users and to broaden their experience. The Provider must ensure that the Provider Personnel have the necessary DBS and safeguarding training.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c06bb298-4841-4f26-9962-d6b3d6bc8dc2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARE TO DANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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