Published date: 10 September 2018

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 8 October 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

SG17 5TQ

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

CBC-0917-T-AE

Published date

10 September 2018

Closing date

8 October 2018

Contract start date

29 October 2018

Contract end date

31 July 2019

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

We are seeking a provider to develop the findings of a recent pilot project into a sustainable and cost-effective cultural and arts intervention for vulnerable learners within schools. The aim of the project is to deliver a range of positive outcomes including:
o An improvement in participant self-reported confidence, self-esteem, resilience and emotional wellbeing (in line
with the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2018-2023)
o Opportunities for participants to achieve recognition and accreditation for their engagement in the arts
o increased interest in learning
o An improvement in participants being engaged in positive activities (both within the project offer itself and via supported pathways into other arts and cultural opportunities across our venues)
o Support for a wider professional network for arts and culture in central Bedfordshire to thrive

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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Alec Edgar

Address

Priory House
Chicksands
Shefford
SG17 5TQ
United Kingdom

Telephone

0300 300 6182

Email

alec.edgar@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk