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title: "FEW1490 - Arts and Music Therapy Services for Looked After Children"
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# FEW1490 - Arts and Music Therapy Services for Looked After Children

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a540f411-8db9-4059-a807-b4eaaec3f4bf

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0a9cfda-d6fe-4852-b0d0-6aaedfdcebc2 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £946,825 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,427,788 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BULLFROG ARTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2025 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0a9cfda-d6fe-4852-b0d0-6aaedfdcebc2
- 6 Feb 2025 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a022048-1dfe-4ee8-9e07-4cc02ee7c64e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0a9cfda-d6fe-4852-b0d0-6aaedfdcebc2
  27th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a022048-1dfe-4ee8-9e07-4cc02ee7c64e
  6th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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