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title: "WCC - Arts and Nature Programme - AWARD"
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buyer: "WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (WCC)"
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# WCC - Arts and Nature Programme - AWARD

Buyer: WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (WCC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc86eef0-fda6-4462-8a58-f95519cf8be0

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## Summary

Warwickshire County Council (WCC) has completed the award for the "WCC - Arts and Nature Programme," aimed at providing an initiative for adults facing mild to moderate mental health challenges in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process for this open tender concluded with an award on 22nd February 2021, with a contract value of £34,275. The project will span from 1st March 2021 to 30th August 2022, offering multiple six-week programmes running quarterly to engage participants with nature and promote wellbeing.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sectors, particularly those involved in community services, nature-based activities, and educational programming. Firms that specialise in mental health support, outdoor educational initiatives, or community engagement are well-suited to participate in similar procurements. The emphasis on SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises within the tender highlights a commitment to fostering diverse competition, encouraging innovative approaches in supporting community wellbeing.

## Notice

Warwickshire CC is seeking to commission a provider (or a consortia of providers) to coordinate and provide a comprehensive Arts and Nature initiative for adults with mild to moderate mental health challenges and those wanting to support their wellbeing, to improve engagement with the natural environment and wellbeing of residents. Arts and Nature programme for adults (aged 18+ years) will provide regular 6-week programmes. There should be a minimum of one programme course running every quarter. The number of participants per group should be in line with national guidance regarding coronavirus restrictions. These courses will run free of charge for the participants. Nature activities may include but not exclusively to outdoor exercise initiatives, community food growing, community gardening, environmental conservation groups, community farming and animal assisted activities. , Courses should be based on educational principles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cfb4754-5837-4d84-ace0-d53d7378e130 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 30 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,275 |
| 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 | WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (WCC) |
| Locality | WARWICKSHIRE |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV34 4RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford |
| Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services
- 98330000 - Physical well-being services

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2021 at 10:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cfb4754-5837-4d84-ace0-d53d7378e130
- 22 Feb 2021 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cfb4754-5837-4d84-ace0-d53d7378e130

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cfb4754-5837-4d84-ace0-d53d7378e130
  22nd February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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