Tender

QU343 - Seldom Heard Conversations about Pregnancy

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

21 Oct 2020 at 22:33

Tender

14 Oct 2020 at 00:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council is currently in the Tender stage for a project titled "QU343 - Seldom Heard Conversations about Pregnancy," aiming to commission qualitative research through focus group discussions about pregnancy. This initiative, part of a broader strategy to reduce infant mortality in Birmingham, is situated within the health services industry and requires proposals to be submitted by noon on 30th October 2020. The contract will run from 16th November 2020 to 30th June 2021, with the research findings expected to influence future health policies.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses engaged in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in community health initiatives, family-planning services, or qualitative research methodologies. Organisations that have established connections with underrepresented communities or are adept at conducting virtual focus groups would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this tender could enhance a provider's profile within the public health sector and contribute to meaningful outcomes for Birmingham's diverse populations.

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Notice Title

QU343 - Seldom Heard Conversations about Pregnancy

Notice Description

Birmingham Public Health Division is looking to commission a series of targeted focus group conversations about pregnancy, that includes 'one key question approach' that has been developed in the United States with communities that are rarely heard. These group conversations may need to take place over an internet platform such as Zoom or use other technological solutions such as WhatsApp. The findings from these conversations will help influence the development of the Infant Mortality Strategy that is aiming to reduce infant deaths in Birmingham. This service will engage with the following stakeholders such as: 1. Children Centres' 2. Voluntary sector organisations that are focused on supporting families 3. Voluntary sector organisations that focus on supporting particular ethnic groups 4. Birmingham First Steps We are looking to commission qualitative research with15 focus groups: o Providers will be required to recruit participants and o Providers will ensure that the setting for the focus group is a safe and psychologically informed environment which considers the needs of the focus group participants. o Providers will have established links with 'target communities (as listed below) to enable engagement, o Consideration of how focus groups can be undertaken virtually needs to be specified. o Each focus group should have a minimum of 10 participants, where possible. The contract will run from 16th November 2020 to 30th June 2021 and the provider will be required to provide a written report in word format no later than the 30th June 2021 which summarises the key findings and themes from the discussions. This includes quotes from focus group participants which highlight and relate to the key findings from the discussions. The provider will be expected to cover the following key areas of discussion: 1. Birth Control Beliefs & Choices 2 Attitude to the 'One Key Question' - Would you be happy to become pregnant within the next year? 3 Pregnancy Beliefs & Choices 4 Access to pregnancy related advice 5 Understanding and Practice about Pre-pregnancy behaviours and choices 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 30th October 2020... 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
ocds-b5fd17-bb237f0f-bc53-4cc3-9244-5dbba8064ec2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05da70ff-47dc-4420-b2c3-2936064cb6a2
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85312330 - Family-planning 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
21 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Nov 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 6-12 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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