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title: "The Happiness Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0542f7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-04"
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# The Happiness Programme

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0542f7

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029982-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,700 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2025 at 14:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029982-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029982-2025
  4th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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