Notice Information
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
Notice Details
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
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- 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
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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)
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- Local Authority
- Birmingham
- Electoral Ward
- Newtown
- Westminster Constituency
- Birmingham Ladywood
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05da70ff-47dc-4420-b2c3-2936064cb6a2
21st October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder -
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/
Additional information on how to apply for this contract
Notice URLs
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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