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The Happiness Programme

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Jun 2025 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council, a sub-central government public authority located in the UKC12 region, has completed the procurement process for "The Happiness Programme." This programme involves a structured training plan for support staff, integrating a portable light projector with various interactive software features. The procurement, tagged as ASC095, falls under the category of health and social work services. It was conducted through a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning no competition was needed. The service contract was awarded to Social Ability Limited, based in Walsall, with the contract active from 1 April 2025 to 1 April 2030, valued at £59,700.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative training solutions and multimedia equipment for health and social care sectors. Companies with expertise in developing interactive software or providing technological support services could find similar opportunities valuable for expanding their market presence. The focus on health and social work services presents a lucrative avenue for businesses capable of delivering evidence-based outcomes through technological products and services.

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Notice Title

The Happiness Programme

Notice Description

The happiness programme is a structured training plan for support staff to support the roll out and use of its light projector and incorporates: * A fully portable projector that can be used on floors, walls, ceilings and multi surfaces * 90+ software games and interactions that can be personalised to individual taste * Software upgrades * YouTube integration, streaming and music * Periodic reports for evidence-based outcomes * Unlimited staff training and support * Maintenance and service guarantee.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0542f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029982-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jonathan_williams@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIAL ABILITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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