Award

QU463 - COVID-19 accessible resources for people with learning difficulties - AWARD

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

23 Mar 2021 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is set to execute a contract aimed at creating COVID-19 accessible resources for individuals with learning difficulties. This initiative, classified under community services and health, is currently in the award stage, with a contract value of £15,000. The contract period will commence on 24th March 2021 and conclude on 30th June 2021. The tender submission deadline was at noon on 23rd February 2021. This project involves close collaboration with local community organisations to generate multi-media, accessible information on COVID-19.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on health communications, graphic design, and multimedia production, particularly those experienced in creating accessible content. Companies that can demonstrate innovation in their output and have the capability to produce various formats such as text, video, and graphics will be well-positioned to compete. The project’s emphasis on collaboration with Birmingham City Council’s Public Health team further suggests that firms prepared to engage in partnership work will find opportunities for growth and visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

QU463 - COVID-19 accessible resources for people with learning difficulties - AWARD

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council Public Health is looking to commission an organisation who can work effectively with local community organisations who support people with learning difficulties to develop more accessible information on COVID-19, testing, vaccination and maintaining wellbeing in accessible formats (e.g. text, video, graphics, animation, audio and photographs as appropriate) The requirements as a minimum should include the following service: o Initial research and understanding of the information needs and topics to be covered by the resources which will include for example information on: lockdown rules, shielding guidance testing and information about the vaccine. o Creation of easy read information about the latest issues relating to COVID-19 in England o Production of easy read guidance of visiting in supported living services and hospitals, as well as exercising with support and away from your local area, when there is more information available. o Production of videos on the latest issues relating to coronavirus in England, including lockdown rules, shielding guidance testing and information about the vaccine. o Products to be shared with Birmingham City Council Public Health. The successful provider will work closely with Public Health to ensure quality, consistency and progression through email, meetings, reporting and risk updates. o Public Health welcomes an innovative approach to the provision of effective resources in this area. The materials should include a range of multi-media formats (e.g. text, video, graphics, animation, audio and photographs) as appropriate. o The provider will be responsible for gathering the required permission to include new and existing multimedia resources at a cost to be included in the total award available. o Regular review of the materials will need to be undertaken with final quality assurance process to ensure that the content and presentation of the materials are of the highest possible standard. The contract will run from March 2021 to 30th June 2021. 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 or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 23rd February 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb494f10-95e9-4094-b7d0-f2edbba35e5a
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

22315000 - Photographs

32417000 - Multimedia networks

64212300 - Multimedia Message Service (MMS) services

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

79822500 - Graphic design services

79961000 - Photographic services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLUTIONS 4 HEALTH

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