Tender

QU444 - Fast-Track Cities+ Engagement and Needs Assessment

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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11 Dec 2020 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is currently conducting a tender for the "QU444 - Fast-Track Cities+ Engagement and Needs Assessment" project within the health and social work services industry. This procurement process is in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 15th February 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 8th March 2021 and will last until 30th April 2021. The chosen provider will work closely with various third-sector organisations to gather qualitative and quantitative data relevant to Public Health interventions in Birmingham, particularly focusing on issues surrounding HIV, hepatitis, and tuberculosis.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in research consultancy, social research services, and community health services. Companies that are experienced in conducting community engagement and capable of working with diverse demographic groups, such as young people, BAME communities, and individuals experiencing vulnerability, will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Engaging in this contract can help these businesses expand their networks and enhance their service offerings within the public health sector.

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Notice Title

QU444 - Fast-Track Cities+ Engagement and Needs Assessment

Notice Description

Birmingham Public Health Division are looking to commission qualitative and quantitative research with one provider who will work with a number of representative third-sector organisations with established groups within the Birmingham community to produce a final report in which findings and recommendations will be fed back to Birmingham City Council (the Council). The final report will also contain a mini needs assessment which will provide a statistical analysis of the Birmingham Position. This information will provide Birmingham City Council with the key information required to ensure effective, targeted and necessary public health interventions are in place for BBV's and TB. It is an expectation that the provider will commission (sub-contract) third sector organisations to conduct community engagement exercises, including focus groups to: o identify the needs of the Birmingham population as it pertains to HIV, Hep B, Hep C and TB; o Consider the needs of people pre-exposure, once infected but not diagnosed, once diagnosed and in treatment, and consider the wider needs of those they have close personal relationships with help us understand current testing and treatment pathways; o identify which areas and demographics in the city are at a higher risk of exposure and in higher need whilst also understanding the varying needs of these groups o Understand additional prevention activity required for all citizens to enable the delivery of the Fast-Track Cities vision by 2030 o understand the interconnections in services and support between Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull for people living with, and affected by HIV, Hepatitis and TB The types of groups this would cover (please note this list is not extensive), would be: o Young People aged 13 to 25 o Women of reproductive age o BAME Communities (particularly individuals from African, Caribbean and South Asian ethnic backgrounds) o Older People aged 60+ o LGBT Communities o Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) o People Who Inject Drugs (PWID) o Sex workers (both male and female) o Homeless people, including rough sleepers and those living in temporary accommodation o Refugees and asylum seekers Other focus groups will also be required for the following specific citizens. This will include individuals diagnosed with; o HIV o Viral Hepatitis o Tuberculosis o Dual Diagnosis This contract will be for a period of 8 weeks commencing 8th March 2021 until 25th April 2021. 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 l... Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7be39db0-3ee8-4c97-ac6a-d8dbcacf18f1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

79315000 - Social research services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85323000 - Community health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Mar 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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