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QU070 - Proposed contract for provision of support for internal communications and engagement to Birmingham Children's Trust - AWARD

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is seeking a supplier for the contract titled "QU070 - Proposed contract for provision of support for internal communications and engagement to Birmingham Children's Trust". This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract set to commence on 1st June 2017 and lasting for three months until 31st August 2017. Interested parties were required to submit their tender documentation by 12:00 hours (GMT) on 18th May 2017. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, and the relevant industry category falls under communications, specifically focusing on the development of internal communication tools.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in internal communications, multimedia software development, and telecommunication consultancy. Companies that possess expertise in developing intranet solutions or enhancing internal employee engagement strategies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With the growing emphasis on effective internal communication within organisations, companies that offer innovative solutions in this area can leverage this opportunity to expand their market share and establish long-term relationships with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

QU070 - Proposed contract for provision of support for internal communications and engagement to Birmingham Children's Trust - AWARD

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council requires a supplier for the provision of support for internal communications and engagement to Birmingham Children's Trust. The contract will commence in June 2017 for a period of 3 months. We are seeking for a company with expertise in internal communications and engagement, to work with our communications team to support this transition. This will include identifying intranet and other internal employee communication and engagement tools, and working with us to develop these. There also may be some further work to help us develop a corporate narrative and materials to support this change. BCC will be using its e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Registration and use of In-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with In-tend please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Councils tender Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the tender documentation. Requests to participate must be by way of completion and return of the tender documentation no later than 12:00 hours (GMT) on 18th May 2017 using the Supplier Portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e588b845-bf20-4da8-9f56-f6d45f6bd668
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01847289-20e8-4890-8f3f-ebeb1f923dbd
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

32412000 - Communications network

48215000 - Networking developers' software package

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

48510000 - Communication software package

48983000 - Development software package

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

72212215 - Networking developers software development services

72212219 - Miscellaneous networking software development services

72212220 - Internet and intranet software development services

72212221 - Internet browsing software development services

72212500 - Communication and multimedia software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2017 - 31 Aug 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Manjit Samrai
Contact Email
manjit.samrai@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 303 0349

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

VERVE COMMUNICATIONS

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