--- title: "LBN Improving outcomes for children in care through dance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e8b5117c-a728-4868-94f2-519f4f5b1bf8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e8b5117c-a728-4868-94f2-519f4f5b1bf8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8b5117c-a728-4868-94f2-519f4f5b1bf8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8b5117c-a728-4868-94f2-519f4f5b1bf8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM" published: "2022-08-04" --- # LBN Improving outcomes for children in care through dance Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8b5117c-a728-4868-94f2-519f4f5b1bf8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e8b5117c-a728-4868-94f2-519f4f5b1bf8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8b5117c-a728-4868-94f2-519f4f5b1bf8.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Newham is initiating a procurement process titled "LBN Improving outcomes for children in care through dance." This project falls under the health and social work services industry category and is currently in the planning stage. The deadline for engagement with interested organisations is set for 14th August 2022. The programme is focused on children in care and aims to engage them in a creative dance programme, enhancing their emotional wellbeing, and developing self-confidence. Organisations interested in participating must have proven experience in working therapeutically with children in care. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the arts, health, and social work sectors that specialise in therapeutic approaches for children. Companies that provide dance instruction, trauma-informed training, or social work services may find this procurement particularly relevant. With the potential for a 12-month programme, extendable based on performance, well-suited businesses should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to support children in care through structured dance activities and to foster positive relationships in a safe environment. ## Notice This is a market test and not an invitation to tender. Newham Council would like to hear from organisations who demonstrable experience in working with children in care from a professional therapeutic background. Newham Council is ambitious for our children. We are exploring new and innovative ways to engage and support the growing number of children in care coming into care exposed to adverse experiences and trauma. Newham is seeking a specialist dance organisation who can creatively support young people to express themselves in safe and restorative environment. As a systemic practicing organisation, we are seeking Suppliers with a thorough understanding of our practice model and social work practices who can relate to the experiences of children in care. In addition to qualified dance professionals, teachers and support staff will need to be trained in trauma-informed approaches and have significant experience of working with children and young people in care within a therapeutic capacity. As a Council, we'd like to be able to engage children from a care background to participate in regular dance activity and support the following outcomes: * Engagement in an exciting and relevant dance programme across dance genres for children in care * Build a consistent and trusted relationship with children in care to support their feelings and emotional wellbeing from a therapeutic base * Develop the ability to work successfully in a group environment and form positive attachments with peers and mentors * Provide a safe space for children in care to safely express themselves with the support of a qualified specialist * Build self-confidence and improve the emotional resilience and physical well-being of Children in Care * Improve education engagement and attainment in school/college * Promote employment opportunities and experience * Foster a strong peer network through organising additional social activities in a format relevant to them within the community * Promote opportunities for social integration * Be fully conversant with safeguarding duties and management of disclosures to support children in care. We anticipate this to be a 12 month programme with a possible extension of a further 12 months depending on performance and available funding. Additional information: We would like to hear from organisations who have experience in this area of provision. We are particularly interested in hearing from organisations with demonstrable experience in working with children in care from a professional therapeutic background. If you feel that your organisation has the ability and experience to help us deliver the above objectives please complete the registration form and send to Sayha.Sam@newham.gov.uk by 14th August 2022 at 5pm ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b61650-57da-42b3-95d1-0d886c03cc8c | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Aug 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E16 2QU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Royal Albert | | Westminster constituency | West Ham and Beckton | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 4 Aug 2022 at 15:13 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b61650-57da-42b3-95d1-0d886c03cc8c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b61650-57da-42b3-95d1-0d886c03cc8c 4th August 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ebccb955-1611-4e4b-8b41-452fdb58e89b Market Information Form ## Notice URLs - http://www.newham.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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