Tender

QU800 - Arts and Culture Seldom Heard Voices Focus groups

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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30 May 2022 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council is currently seeking suppliers for the QU800 - Arts and Culture Seldom Heard Voices focus groups project, aimed at gathering insights from diverse community members in Birmingham. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for noon on 14th June 2022. The anticipated start date for the contract is July 2022, concluding with the final report due by 12th August 2022. This initiative falls under the provision of services to the community, highlighting an overarching goal to enhance the understanding of local arts and culture through various focus groups, targeting 13 specific demographics within the city.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in community engagement, social research, and cultural services. Companies that can effectively recruit and facilitate focus group discussions while ensuring a safe and inclusive environment will be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as their capabilities align with the aims of this project to capture the voices of underrepresented community members in Birmingham. The contract not only offers a chance to contribute to local cultural strategies but also fosters business growth through potential collaborations and networking within the community sector.

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Notice Title

QU800 - Arts and Culture Seldom Heard Voices Focus groups

Notice Description

The Council requires a supplier for the provision of focus groups to support the creation of a statement of intent for a Bold Creative Birmingham. For each focus group, providers will be required to: o recruit participants and ensure that the setting for the focus group/s is a safe and psychologically informed environment which considers the needs of the group members. o ensure participants complete consent forms for participation including audio recordings. Consent for photography/film is optional. o capture and gain a greater understanding of the views of citizens about arts and culture in Birmingham to inform the Statement of Intent. o capture specific quotes from participants in relation to specific themes, ambitions or key actions that the Council may use in future reports, including the Statement and subsequent Strategy. o conduct conversations in person or digitally if clear justification for need to digital methods is given. Target Groups (one focus group per target group, 13 target groups in total) a. Ethnic Communities i. South Asian Communities ii. African and Caribbean Communities iii. Chinese, Korean & Vietnamese Communities iv. Central & Eastern European Communities b. Carers c. Adults with learning disabilities d. Adults with sensory impairments e. Adults with physical impairment f. Young Men aged <25yrs g. Young Women aged <25yrs h. Adults over 65yrs i. Adults over 80yrs j. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people k. People not in Employment l. Faith Communities i. Muslim ii. Sikh iii. Hindu iv. Christian v. Jewish m. Communities of place (localities) i. North Birmingham ii. East Birmingham iii. West Birmingham iv. Central Birmingham v. South Birmingham The anticipated start of the contract is July 2022. The deadline for the final report and end of the contract is 12th August 2022. 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 Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 14th June 2022 via the 'in-tend' system https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ 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-d1f43d15-f859-42d9-98a7-f50fb7dc3007
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bda1661-4aca-4cda-964e-ac5fff11547e
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75124000 - Administrative recreational, cultural and religious services

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85322000 - Community action programme

85323000 - Community health services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural 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
30 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2022 - 12 Aug 2022 1-6 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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