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Extension of contract for the delivery of the academic elements of the Think Ahead Mental Health Social Work Training Programme

THE THINK AHEAD ORGANISATION

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06 Apr 2020 at 06:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Think Ahead Organisation has recently completed a tender process for the extension of their contract with Middlesex University for the delivery of the academic elements of the Think Ahead Mental Health Social Work Training Programme. This procurement falls within the higher education services sector and will primarily be carried out in the UK. The tender period ended on 2nd April 2020, and the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2021, lasting until 30th September 2025, with a total value of £2.5 million. The procurement method was not specified, and the organisation believes that competition is absent in this particular case.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for large educational institutions or professional training providers specialised in mental health and social work to collaborate with The Think Ahead Organisation. There may also be avenues for consultancy services or related service providers in the healthcare education sector to engage as secondary suppliers or partners. As the training programme is crucial for developing professionals in the mental health sector, those businesses experienced in public sector collaborations and with expertise in developing and delivering accredited educational programmes are well-suited for this contract.

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Notice Title

Extension of contract for the delivery of the academic elements of the Think Ahead Mental Health Social Work Training Programme

Notice Description

Think Ahead intends to extend its existing contract with Middlesex University. Think Ahead believe that competition is absent. Think Ahead has previously partnered with Middlesex University to develop, accredit and deliver the academic elements of the Think Ahead programme. The contract awarded to them in September 2018 includes both the 2019 and 2020 student cohort, with an optional extension to include the 2021 cohort. The academic programme provided jointly by Think Ahead and Middlesex University has been approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), now Social Work England (SWE). In order to fall in line with a Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) procurement process, currently intended to cover both the 2021 and 2022 cohort, with an optional extension to cover the 2023 cohort, Think Ahead intend to extend the contract in place with Middlesex University to tie in with the DHSC contract should they be successful in the procurement process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1637e5ce-667d-4b94-bd26-cc40b21974a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2620addf-19f9-4c7a-9a08-c06873f5b29e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE THINK AHEAD ORGANISATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1X 8BP
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION AUTHORITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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