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Mental Health Training, University of Bedfordshire - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has awarded a contract for the provision of mental health training services, classified under health and first-aid training services (CPV code 80560000). The contract, titled "Mental Health Training, University of Bedfordshire - AWARD", was awarded to Optimise Learning Ltd. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 21 February 2025. The contract period commenced on 31 March 2025 and will conclude on 31 March 2026, with the award valued at £26,997.20 GBP. The project is located in the East of England, specifically at Park Square, Luton, postal code LU1 3JU.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and training services, particularly those focusing on mental health. SMEs are specifically encouraged to participate, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Companies equipped to provide tailored mental health educational programmes can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and establish a relationship with a reputable academic institution. The successful bidder, Optimise Learning Ltd, exemplifies the kind of dynamic and capable supplier that can thrive in this sector, thereby setting a benchmark for future bidders.

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Notice Title

Mental Health Training, University of Bedfordshire - AWARD

Notice Description

Provision of Mental Health Training, University of Bedfordshire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/064b48f6-087f-46e5-a333-bb829fcc733c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

80561000 - Health training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,997 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTO
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTIMISE LEARNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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