Award

Contract for the Provision of the Happiness Programme

ST.HELENS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

26 Feb 2025 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

St. Helens Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Contract for the Provision of the Happiness Programme". This project falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems, specifically involving IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract was awarded through a direct award method, with an awarded value of £45,888 to Social Ability, starting on 11th April 2025 and concluding on 10th April 2027. The procurement process has transitioned to the award stage, and all associated activities have been finalised. The primary location for this contract is the United Kingdom, with the tender period having ended on 16th February 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive software solutions and support. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract especially suitable due to the direct procurement method employed. Companies in the software development and IT consulting sectors can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and establish a relationship with a public sector organisation like St. Helens Council. The focus on improving aspects related to the "Happiness Programme" suggests potential for innovations that enhance user experience and community wellbeing through technological solutions.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of the Happiness Programme

Notice Description

Contract for the Provision of the Happiness Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abee38fa-3a1c-4336-8816-8ebfefbca9f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c55942a-386d-4160-b967-ddccd92f6cbc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,888 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2025 - 10 Apr 2027 1-2 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
ST.HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIAL ABILITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-abee38fa-3a1c-4336-8816-8ebfefbca9f1-2025-02-26T11:50:18Z",
    "date": "2025-02-26T11:50:18Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-abee38fa-3a1c-4336-8816-8ebfefbca9f1",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "STHEL001-DN765322-30590984",
        "title": "Contract for the Provision of the Happiness Programme",
        "description": "Contract for the Provision of the Happiness Programme",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "48000000",
            "description": "Software package and information systems"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "72000000",
                "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 45000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Direct award",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-02-16T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-04-11T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2027-04-10T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-262920",
            "name": "St.Helens Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "St.Helens Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "4th Floor, Waterside House, Waterside Plaza",
                "locality": "Sale",
                "postalCode": "M33 7ZF",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Joanne Waddilove",
                "email": "joanne.waddilove@star-procurement.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1619121616"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.sthelens.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-310985",
            "name": "Social Ability",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Social Ability"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "220 Vale Rd, Tonbridge TN9 1SP"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-262920",
        "name": "St.Helens Council"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-abee38fa-3a1c-4336-8816-8ebfefbca9f1-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-02-21T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2025-02-26T11:50:18Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 45888,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-310985",
                    "name": "Social Ability"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-04-11T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-04-10T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c55942a-386d-4160-b967-ddccd92f6cbc",
                    "datePublished": "2025-02-26T11:50:18Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}