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title: "The Happiness Programme"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-01-04"
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# The Happiness Programme

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d91e0f6-b7f6-49bf-af47-516fc5580228

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for "The Happiness Programme," which involves ongoing support, training, and updates, including interactive technology and games. The contract, valued at £59,400, falls under the education and training services category. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period starting on February 29, 2024, and ending on February 28, 2027. The buying organisation, Durham County Council, based in Durham, England, awarded the contract to Social-Ability Limited.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, interested in providing services related to education and training, interactive technology, and games. Businesses suited to compete should focus on providing ongoing support and training services, including the use of interactive technology for educational purposes. The awarded contract, with a contract period spanning three years, highlights the potential for business growth in the education and training sector with an emphasis on innovative and interactive solutions.

## Notice

Ongoing support, training and updates for The Happiness Programme including magic table 360 (interactive lights technology, games, relaxation etc).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14061615-9c71-449c-9b8b-29d121e3d217 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Feb 2024 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,400 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOCIAL-ABILITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2024 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14061615-9c71-449c-9b8b-29d121e3d217

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14061615-9c71-449c-9b8b-29d121e3d217
  4th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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