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

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.