Extension of Contract for Academic Delivery of Think Ahead Mental Health Social Work Training Programme
The Think Ahead Organisation · Awarded contract
AwardedExtension of Contract for Academic Delivery of Think Ahead Mental Health Social Work Training Programme
Awarded 31 Mar 2021
Awarded31 Mar 2021
Value£2,500,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 1y 1mo ago4y 6mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2021Expired 29 Sept 2025
About
The Think Ahead Organisation awarded a contract to Middlesex University Higher Education Authority for the extension of the delivery of the academic elements of the Think Ahead Mental Health Social Work Training Programme.
The contract, valued at £2,500,000, extends the existing partnership to include the 2021 cohort, with an optional extension to cover the 2023 cohort, aligning with a Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) procurement process.
The academic programme, jointly provided by Think Ahead and Middlesex University, is approved by Social Work England (SWE).
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