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PQ0524 - Cultural Humility and Safety Training - AWARD

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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23 Jan 2025 at 23:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed a procurement process titled "PQ0524 - Cultural Humility and Safety Training," awarded to Strawberry Words Ltd. This tender falls under the industry category of training services and aims to provide cultural humility and safety training for council staff. Located in the West Midlands, the contract is valued at £79,500 and will run from 15th July 2024 to 31st March 2025. The award stage of the procurement was completed on 8th July 2024, with the training sessions planned to be conducted face-to-face. Participation was open to SMEs and VCSEs through an open procedure, with the tender submission deadline having been noon on 13th June 2024.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in cultural humility and safety. It is an excellent chance for companies to showcase their capabilities by extending their services to a large and diverse staff cohort at Birmingham City Council. Ideal candidates for this tender include training providers experienced in face-to-face delivery and proficient in fostering self-reflection and building cultural competency. This contract not only opens avenues for revenue but also establishes relationships with local government entities, promising long-term business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PQ0524 - Cultural Humility and Safety Training - AWARD

Notice Description

The council requires a supplier for the provision of Cultural Humility and Safety training. It is proposed that the training should utilise the Birmingham Cultural Humility and Safety pathway to develop and provide Cultural Humility and Safety training for a cohort of Council staff as well as Train the trainer sessions to a smaller cohort to ensure sustainability of the offer. The supplier will be required to provide a training programme which meets the follow requirements: Training format: o Minimum of 6 hours o Delivered face-to-face o Delivered to a minimum 260 staff across the council, including all public health staff and at least one other Council Directorate with public-facing staff members (to be decided by BCC Public Health). o Delivered across multiple sessions to ensure a maximum of 18 people per training session groups Training content: o Utilise the CHS pathway to either strengthen an existing training programme or develop a new training programme to provide CHS training. o Provide emphasis on, and opportunity for self-reflection and safe spaces for discussion to better understand personal and systemic biases, and address power imbalances o Build attendees awareness of, and interest in, Cultural Humility and Safety o Increase attendees' knowledge and understanding of Cultural Humility and Safety o Build attendees confidence in developing trusting, respectful relationships with other staff and clients from a variety of backgrounds o Equip attendees with the skills and capacity to develop and facilitate personal interactions that acknowledge and respect cultural differences o Facilitate further opportunity for learning and growth e.g. post-training networks, post-training resource pack etc. This contract will be for a maximum period of 12 months commencing 31st July 2024 until 31st July 2025. 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 13th June 2024 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7584a89-4d59-4b83-883a-0415e7064b01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77304745-474d-4e44-b313-f4a223c68a25
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80522000 - Training seminars

80531200 - Technical training services

80532000 - Management training services

80550000 - Safety training services

80561000 - Health training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 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
Commercial and Procurement Services
Contact Email
cps@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 464 8000

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

STRAWBERRY WORDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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