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title: "Mental Health Training, University of Bedfordshire - AWARD"
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# Mental Health Training, University of Bedfordshire - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d98c7cb1-c175-40a4-b4c2-3137880cdde4

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

Provision of Mental Health Training, University of Bedfordshire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/064b48f6-087f-46e5-a333-bb829fcc733c |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,997 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTO |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPTIMISE LEARNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services
- 80561000 - Health training services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 10:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/064b48f6-087f-46e5-a333-bb829fcc733c
- 24 Mar 2025 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/064b48f6-087f-46e5-a333-bb829fcc733c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/064b48f6-087f-46e5-a333-bb829fcc733c
  1st April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.beds.ac.uk/

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