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QU452 - Delivery of Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Strategy - AWARD

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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09 Mar 2021 at 14:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the Birmingham City Council's initiative titled "QU452 - Delivery of Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Strategy - AWARD". This project falls within the services industry sector and is located in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with key dates including the contract period commencing on 8th March 2021 and concluding on 7th May 2021. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the submission deadline for quotations set for noon on 1st February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on consulting and advisory services, particularly those specialising in guidance services. Companies with experience in developing strategies, feasibility studies, and community services will be well-suited to compete. The successful supplier will aid the Birmingham City Council in implementing an IAG strategy that enhances citizen access to services and promotes community engagement, thereby fostering potential growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QU452 - Delivery of Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Strategy - AWARD

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council (the Council) wishes to appoint a suitable supplier, to meet this service to deliver a fully scoped IAG strategy to enable the Council in moving forward with the development of an ambitious all-encompassing IAG strategy, aligned with the Council's five high-level strategic aims. The IAG strategy and leadership support delivered will help move the council forward in both enabling citizens to better access IAG services to inform individual choice and promote, community participation and innovation. There are three broad packages of work leading to establishing and informing an IAG which include the following: :- Mapping IAG services - into granular details on types of IAG, differentiating between accredited, regulated, formal, informal types of provision as well observations operational issues such as scale, geographical coverages. Mapping pathways between informal and formal IAG provision to help understand the provision in holistically. :- Mapping of IAG provision to inform appraisal of different IAG strategy options as part of testing options and developing a draft strategy framework. Mapping should include referral pathways used by citizens and alignment with the council's five overall thematic strategic aims. :- Development and dissemination of a final IAG strategy to political and professional stakeholders across the council to underpin a future Advice Information and Guidance strategy. 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 Invitation to Tender (ITT) 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 1st February 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1a7ff6d-3975-40c2-946e-ffd85eeb6e97
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9928db4-a52d-4c08-b1d2-53b165769174
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,487 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Mar 2021 - 7 May 2021 1-6 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
Stuart Follows
Contact Email
stuart.follows@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 303 0256

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

SPITFIRE ADVICE AND SUPPORT SERVICES ( FORMALLY CASTLE VALE TENA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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