Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Closing: 9 May 2024, 2pm
Contract summary
Industry
Provision of services to the community - 75200000
Training services - 80500000
Specialist training services - 80510000
Health training services - 80561000
Health services - 85100000
Miscellaneous health services - 85140000
Community health services - 85323000
Other community, social and personal services - 98000000
Location of contract
B4 7WB
Value of contract
£0
Procurement reference
IT-100-4158-P0942
Published date
14 March 2024
Closing date
9 May 2024
Closing time
2pm
Contract start date
15 July 2024
Contract end date
14 July 2026
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
The Council wishes to establish contracts with 13 deep community engagement partners to improve the understanding of the health requirements of Birmingham's diverse communities. To identify local health need, map community assets, and co-produce solutions.
The services will be procured as set out in the following Lots / sub lots listed below:
Lot 1 - Ethnic Communities
Lot 2 - Faith Communities
Lot 3 - LGBTQ and Communities
Lot 4 - Communities with a Disability
Lot 5 - Academic Partner
This will be achieved through a variety of methods, including:
o Dissemination of Public Health key information through existing or new networks
o Delivery of four focus groups per year
o Delivery of one project to reduce health inequalities per year, co-created with the target community.
o Delivery of four training sessions for health professionals on cultural intelligence
o Produce annual summary reports.
There is also a requirement for an academic partner to work with all of the 13 deep engagement partners. The academic partner will be responsible for:
o Training the deep engagement partners in community-based approaches
o Providing focus group training for the deep engagement partners
o Providing networking opportunities between the providers to share emerging learnings and best practice.
o Evaluating the effectiveness of the work that the deep engagement partners are doing linking to the aims of the deep engagement partners outlined above. The evaluation should also link to the Powered by People Plan how we know we're making a difference by utilising evaluation tools and measures as they are developed.
Potential suppliers may apply for one / multiple or all lots.
The contracts will be for of 2 years commencing on July 2024, with an option to extend for a further period of 1 year, subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary availability.
The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk