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QU329 - Ethnographic research for the Director of Public Health Annual Report 20/21: the impact of Covid-19 on Birmingham - AWARD

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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09 Jul 2020 at 14:22

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "QU329 - Ethnographic research for the Director of Public Health Annual Report 20/21: the impact of Covid-19 on Birmingham." This contract falls under the research services category and seeks to explore varied citizen experiences affected by Covid-19. The procurement method is open, and potential suppliers were required to submit their completed quotations by noon on 26th May 2020, with the contract period set to commence on 13th July 2020 and conclude on 12th January 2021. The delivery will take place in Birmingham, West Midlands, with a budget of £37,100 allocated for the successful bidder.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in ethnographic studies, market research, and community health services. Companies that can navigate the complexities of gathering diverse perspectives from various demographic groups, such as older adults, young adults, and minority communities, would be particularly well-suited. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can contribute to addressing the needs highlighted by the Covid-19 pandemic, while also expanding their portfolio and enhancing their reputation in public health research.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QU329 - Ethnographic research for the Director of Public Health Annual Report 20/21: the impact of Covid-19 on Birmingham - AWARD

Notice Description

Birmingham Public Health want to present a compelling narrative to capture the complex views and experience from different citizens in the City. The Council is keen to obtain a breadth of representation of different identity aspects to include but not limited to, Older adult, Working Adult, Unemployed Adult, Teenager, White British, White non-British, African-Caribbean, South Asian, Chinese, LGBT person, Disability, Muslim, Sikh, Christian faiths. The ethnographic research will be entwined with local and national evidence to highlight the gaps, need for services and successes from the perspective of those men and women. The purpose of this report is to identify areas of need to better support recovery and minimise inequality experienced in the City as a result of Covid-19. The successful provider will be required to undertake and deliver: o 6-8 ethnographic studies of Birmingham residents identifying as one or more of the following: Older adult, Working Adult, Unemployed Adult, Teenager, White British, White non-British, African-Caribbean, South Asian, Chinese, LGBT person, Disability, Muslim, Sikh, Christian faiths. N.B. one individual may identify with more than one of these groups, however we would like each of these areas to be covered within the 6-8 ethnographic study participants. The ethnography will illustrate: o The prolonged impacts of Covid-19 for example the impact of social distancing, direct and indirect experiences of illness, treatment, death, grief and bereavement; service delivery (if in key worker or other front-line role); mental health and wellbeing o How their Covid-19 journey has impacted on other aspects of their lives, and along their journey what experiences and support needs they have had o Where the system failed the individual and how this could have been prevented o What services were available to them at the time vs. what services they needed o How they currently view life in Birmingham o What support needs they perceive for themselves as individuals, their communities and the City as a whole from their perspective The Contract will run for a period of up to 6 months. 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 quotation 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 or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by Noon on 26th May 2020 via the 'in-tend' system https:/...

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69aa7c9f-59cb-4d75-9291-e872235208f3
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

79311400 - Economic research services

79315000 - Social research services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2020 - 12 Jan 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

HUMANKIND RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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