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

Buyer: THE THINK AHEAD ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1637e5ce-667d-4b94-bd26-cc40b21974a8

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2620addf-19f9-4c7a-9a08-c06873f5b29e |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE THINK AHEAD ORGANISATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1X 8BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | King's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION AUTHORITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2020 at 06:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2620addf-19f9-4c7a-9a08-c06873f5b29e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2620addf-19f9-4c7a-9a08-c06873f5b29e
  6th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=474994980
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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