Leicester City Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Arts and Music Therapy Services for Looked After Children in Leicester

Awarded 31 Aug 2024

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Awarded31 Aug 2024
Value£480,963.00
SupplierBullfrog Arts
AgencyLeicester City Council
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryArts & Culture
Expires in 2y 10mo5y term, 44% elapsed
Awarded 31 Aug 2024Expires 30 Aug 2029

About

Leicester City Council awarded a contract to Bullfrog Arts for arts and music therapy services aimed at looked after children.

The work, delivered primarily through singing and music, focuses on improving emotional health, well-being, and self-efficacy among Leicester City's most vulnerable children and young people.

Activities are tailored to individual needs to support creative, expressive, and musical ability.

The contract value is £480,963.

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