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PQ0582 - Academic Evaluation: BLACHIR Implementation within the Birmingham Health and Care System - AWARD

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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14 Jan 2026 at 23:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council has recently concluded an award process for a contract titled "PQ0582 - Academic Evaluation: BLACHIR Implementation within the Birmingham Health and Care System”. This contract falls under the industry category of evaluation consultancy services and is related to the Birmingham and Lewisham African and Caribbean Health Inequalities Review (BLACHIR). Set in the West Midlands, UK, the procurement was conducted via an open procedure, highlighting the evaluation of BLACHIR's effectiveness in systemic change. Key dates include the contract start on 1st May 2025 and its culmination on 30th April 2026. The award was announced on 1st April 2026, with a contract value of £57,400, and highlights the council’s initiative in addressing health inequalities for racialised communities through collaborative efforts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and evaluation, particularly those with strengths in social research and project management consultancy. Given the focus on systemic change for health inequalities, companies with expertise in equal opportunity consultancy services may find this project particularly aligned with their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find this opportunity conducive for entering the public sector consulting space, given the suitability criteria that encourage SME participation. Companies that can demonstrate a track record in partnership-driven and community-focused evaluation could leverage this contract to further cement their presence in the healthcare consultancy domain.

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Notice Title

PQ0582 - Academic Evaluation: BLACHIR Implementation within the Birmingham Health and Care System - AWARD

Notice Description

Provision of an academic evaluation of the Birmingham and Lewisham African and Caribbean Health Inequalities Review Implementation within the Birmingham Health and Care System. The Birmingham and Lewisham African and Caribbean Health Inequalities Review (BLACHIR) was launched in 2020 as a partnership between Birmingham and Lewisham to explore and better understand the inequalities affecting African and Caribbean communities in these areas and co-produce opportunities for action with communities to break structural inequalities and achieve sustainable change. Therefore, to ensure that Birmingham continues to show commitment towards implementing the BLACHIR Review, it is vital to evidence and demonstrate the benefit to the system and the citizens of Birmingham, that has been achieved as a result of BLACHIR. Research Aims and Objectives To ensure that the evaluation is purposeful and beneficial to all relevant stakeholders, the aims and objectives of this research have been coproduced with BLACHIRIB members, the ICS Taskforce and Community Engagement Partners over four separate workshop sessions. Co-production and collaboration is a fundamental principle which should underpin all aspects of this research piece. To evaluate the effectiveness of the BLACHIR approach in facilitating purposeful and ongoing systemic change to reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes for racialised communities. The Council expects the successful provider to work closely with the BCC teams and relevant BLACHIR partner organisations, as the evaluation must help inform and support the ongoing implementation of the BLACHIR Review across Birmingham's Health and Care System. This contract will be for a period of 12 months commencing on 1st May 2025 until 30th April 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4c7dcf0-9ee2-4921-8a1c-d9f7b58f6756
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79315000 - Social research services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
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
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EQUALITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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