Award

Happiness Programme

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Award

14 Aug 2025 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has completed the procurement process for the “Happiness Programme”, which entails a three-year subscription for nine Magic Tables. This procurement falls under the industry category of technical computer support services. The contracting method was direct, and the process was conducted below the threshold without competition, complying with UK Public Authority sub-central government standards and Welsh devolved regulations. The contract began on 12th July 2025 and is scheduled to end on 10th June 2028, with the signing date recorded on 11th July 2025. The services will be provided in Swansea, UKL18.

This contract offers business growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in technical computer support services. Businesses capable of delivering innovative solutions centred on IT services may find this procurement process beneficial, as it signifies a demand for specialised technical solutions. With Social Ability Limited identified as the awarded supplier, companies within the IT services sector that can offer similar value at competitive pricing should consider preparing to engage in future opportunities with public authorities like the City & County of Swansea.

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Notice Title

Happiness Programme

Notice Description

3 year subscriptions for 9 Magic Tables

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0587c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048710-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jul 2025 - 10 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIAL ABILITY

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