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FEW1490 - Arts and Music Therapy Services for Looked After Children

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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27 Feb 2025 at 15:44

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Award

06 Feb 2025 at 15:31

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the public procurement process for the contract titled "FEW1490 - Arts and Music Therapy Services for Looked After Children" under the industry category of Education and Training Services (CPV: 80000000). The contract, focused on engaging vulnerable children and young people in Leicester City with high-quality arts and music activities, has been awarded to Bullfrog Arts. The contract period is set to commence on 1 September 2024 and conclude on 31 August 2029. The procurement followed a direct award method, with the tender process concluding on 31 August 2024. The total contract value is £946,825 GBP. This tender was recognised as complete on 27 February 2025.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in arts and music therapy, particularly those that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Bullfrog Arts, an SME based in Leicester, secured this contract, demonstrating the potential for similarly sized and positioned organisations to succeed in delivering such valuable services. The focus on improving the emotional health and well-being of young individuals through tailored, high-quality arts activities makes this an ideal contract for organisations with expertise in creative therapies and a commitment to making a positive social impact. This opportunity can foster business growth by broadening service offerings and building a strong partnership with a prominent local authority like Leicester City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FEW1490 - Arts and Music Therapy Services for Looked After Children

Notice Description

Bullfrog Arts are able to engage the most vulnerable children and young people of Leicester City in high quality arts activities. Using mainly singing and music, the work focuses on improving emotional health, well-being and self-efficacy. All the work is carefully tailored to meet the needs of the individual and support the creative, expressive and musical ability of those the company works with.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a540f411-8db9-4059-a807-b4eaaec3f4bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0a9cfda-d6fe-4852-b0d0-6aaedfdcebc2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£946,825 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,427,788 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 2-3 years
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
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-asc@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BULLFROG ARTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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