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BHM20-22 - Birmingham Black History Month (BHM) Co-ordinator - AWARD

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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16 Jun 2020 at 22:48

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is seeking a supplier for the coordination of the Birmingham Black History Month (BHM) from 22nd May 2020 until 30th November 2022, having awarded the contract to Blackstory Partnership on 16th June 2020, with a total value of £60,000. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure under the services category, specifically focusing on event services and cultural event organisation. Key activities include developing marketing materials and collaborating with local institutions to enhance community engagement throughout the month of October.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in event organisation, marketing services, and cultural programming. Companies with expertise in managing festivals and community events, particularly those with a focus on diversity and cultural representation, would be well-suited to participate in such tenders. The requirement for marketing, coordination, and fundraising underscores the diverse skill sets that potential suppliers should possess, allowing them to showcase their capabilities in enriching Birmingham's cultural landscape.

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Notice Title

BHM20-22 - Birmingham Black History Month (BHM) Co-ordinator - AWARD

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council (the Council) requires a supplier to provide services for the coordination of Birmingham Black History Month. Black History Month (BHM) was first celebrated in the United Kingdom in 1987. Since then, the month of October has been dedicated to raising awareness of and celebrating our Black History through cultural events and activities. BHM is part of the Council's annual festivals and events programme which is overseen by the Cultural Development Service. This contract will be for a period of 31 months anticipated commencing 22nd May 2020 until 30 November 2022 with Black History Month taking place during the month of October each year. The contract period includes preparation time prior to Black History Month, as well as a period for evaluation until the end of November for each delivery year. The following services will be required from the successful supplier in respect of Birmingham's 2020 to 2022 Black History Month: o develop, create content, produce and distribute a BHM brochure plus market the brochure via social media through a range of online platforms, ensuring that brochures are produced and distributed by beginning of September per year of this contract o liaise with and coordinate BHM programming with other Birmingham institutions such as universities in Birmingham, to ensure all BHM activities are programmed throughout October effectively and to avoid events and activities running concurrently where possible. o communicate a BHM diversity profile to encourage new audiences to engage with BHM themed events with cultural and grassroots organisations and residents o ensure BHM adds to the cultural offer for city residents, particularly focusing on Black arts leadership roles and a diverse arts workforce o help celebrate and focus attention on the development of the Commonwealth Games cultural programme. https://www.birmingham2022.com/ o ensure BHM supports the Cultural Strategy including the Creative Future and Culture on Our Doorstep strategic pledges o Obtain additional funding via fundraising and sponsorship to support delivery of BHM for each year of this contract o provide ongoing support for all marketing and communication of partner events to maximise attendance at all planned activities in the city of Birmingham. o provide professional feedback and evaluation on the marketing of BHM to inform future BHM coordinator roles o liaise with the Cultural Development Service throughout the role and achieve performance targets to trigger payment lines as will be set out in the contract awarded to the successful applicant o develop, coordinate, administer and deliver an annual BHM launch event at the end of September and beginning of October for each year of this contract with a focus on celebrating the lead up to the Commonwealth Games and cultural programme o produce an artistic program in partnership with arts practitioners for the launch eve...

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9005cb2-6aab-4dbc-8709-4f830e0ea675
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1a73ac3-08f9-4bff-bbe4-6ac7434df44a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

22150000 - Brochures

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79952000 - Event services

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 2-3 years
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKSTORY PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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