Planning

Soft Market Testing - Provision of a Care-experienced Dance Group in Nottinghamshire

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Jan 2026 at 13:52

Planning

29 Jan 2026 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council is spearheading a procurement process for a project titled "Soft Market Testing - Provision of a Care-experienced Dance Group in Nottinghamshire". This initiative focuses on providing weekly group dance sessions for care-experienced children and young people. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting social work and related services, as well as other community, social, and personal services. The process is in the planning stage with a significant focus on market engagement. Interested organisations are encouraged to submit responses by 12 noon on 26th February 2026. The Council plans to use insights from this soft market testing phase to inform a formal tendering exercise later in the year. The project is set within regions UKF15 and UKF16, encompassing the Nottinghamshire area.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, or social enterprises (VCSEs), involved in community and social services to expand their footprint within the public sector. Organisations specialising in creative arts and those with expertise in working with vulnerable young people may find this contract especially aligned with their service offerings. Participation in this tender process will allow businesses to showcase their capabilities and innovate in delivering services to a unique and meaningful demographic, supporting public sector goals and enhancing community well-being. As this project develops, successful participants can leverage this opportunity to strengthen their portfolio and establish long-term partnerships with Nottinghamshire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing - Provision of a Care-experienced Dance Group in Nottinghamshire

Notice Description

The Council is undertaking a soft market testing exercise and is asking organisations to submit comments & ideas to support and shape the development of weekly group dance provision for care-experienced children and young people. We have included some questions that can be accessed via www.eastmidstenders.org and should be completed on the response form and returned to us by 12 noon on Thursday, 26th February 2026. The information and insight we obtain from this will then support the development of a tendering exercise later in the year.

Planning Information

The Council is undertaking a soft market testing exercise and is asking organisations to submit comments & ideas to support and shape the development of weekly group dance provision for care-experienced children and young people. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2f82b1b3-12fd-f011-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 We have included some questions that should be completed on the response form and returned to us via the portal by 12 noon on Thursday, 26th February 2026. The information and insight we obtain from this will then support the development of a tendering exercise later in the year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061204
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008064-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jessica Chong
Contact Email
prpc@nottscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
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
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire, TLF16 South Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Further Information

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