Tender

PQ0453 - Birmingham Black History Month (BHM) Co-ordinator

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Black History Month (BHM) Co-ordinator tender, issued by Birmingham City Council, aims to procure services for coordinating BHM events. The contract spans 5 months from 19th June 2023 to 30th November 2023, with Black History Month occurring in October annually. The opportunity includes two lots: Lot 1 for event coordination and Lot 2 for marketing campaigns. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of 19th June 2023.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for service providers adept at event management, marketing, and cultural services. SMEs particularly stand to benefit, given the project's scope and Birmingham City Council's emphasis on community engagement. Businesses with experience in organising diverse and inclusive events and campaigns are well-suited to compete for this contract, showcasing Birmingham's rich African and Caribbean heritage and history across the city.

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Notice Title

PQ0453 - Birmingham Black History Month (BHM) Co-ordinator

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council (the Council) requires a supplier to provide services for the coordination of Birmingham Black History Month. Black History Month (BHM) was first celebrated in the United Kingdom in 1987. Since then, the month of October has been dedicated to raising awareness of and celebrating our Black History through cultural events and activities. BHM is part of Birmingham City Council's (BCC) annual festivals and events programme which is overseen by the Cultural Development Service. The main purpose of this role is to offer people from all around Birmingham the opportunity to explore and learn about the history and heritage of our African and Caribbean communities and in particular their struggles, achievements, and contributions to Birmingham's rich heritage. BHM consists of many events and activities organised and managed by different organisations across the city and the coordinator's role is to raise the profile of BHM 2023 as below. Please note that you are able to apply in for either Lot 1 or Lot 2 or for both Lots together. This contract will be for a period of 5 months anticipated commencing 19th June 2023 until 30 November 2023 with Black History Month taking place during the month of October each year. The contract period includes preparation time prior to Black History Month, as well as a period for evaluation until the end of November for each delivery year. The successful provider(s) will be expected to deliver the services as required below: Lot 1 Develop, coordinate, administer and deliver a series of hybrid (in person and virtual) BHM micro launch events across the city at accessible venues to mark the beginning of the month-long commemoration of African and Caribbean history and achievement in Birmingham inc: 1. An aim to support a community launch event in each constituency (x10): Perry Barr, Sutton Coldfield, Erdington, Hodge Hill, Yardley, Ladywood, Hall Green, Selly Oak, Northfield and Edgbaston. 2. Working with community partners across the constituencies to facilitate the launch events 3. Working with the Council's departments to identify community partners and venues and event support 4. Produce a series of events which engage with each locality and its communities. 5. Ensure the launch events reach a diverse audience, reflecting the diversity of the City. 6. If only considering applying for Lot 1, support and implement an environmentally aware marketing approach for the promotion of the launch events including online and social media platforms with the organisation delivering Lot 2 below. Lot 2 Develop, collate content, produce, and distribute a BHM 2023 marketing campaign to raise awareness of the wide variety of BHM focused events across the city, inc,; 1. Review previous BHM brochures and online platforms to ensure the progression of and not duplication of the marketing campaign. 2. Ensure the campaign is inclusiv... 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-d54617d9-9737-4733-be87-df82714f6569
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2ffaba3-0529-4372-afa2-802f69d8662d
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

22150000 - Brochures

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79952000 - Event services

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jun 2023 - 30 Nov 2023 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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