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PQ0551 - Circle of Friends Programme - AWARD

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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07 Mar 2025 at 16:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has awarded a contract for the "PQ0551 - Circle of Friends Programme" under the industry category of youth education services. This programme, commissioned on behalf of the Birmingham Community Safety Partnerships (BCSP) Violence Reduction Board (VRB), aims to support young people aged 10-14 who may be at risk of serious violence. The contract, awarded to The Children's Society for the amount of £136,000, will run from 27th January 2025 to 26th January 2026. Located in the West Midlands (postal code B4 7WB), the Council utilized an open procedure procurement method, with tender submissions due by noon on 18th October 2024.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses experienced in youth education and welfare services, particularly those with local expertise in addressing adverse childhood experiences and trauma-informed care. The programme's focus on professional development and continuous training offers an investment in human capital that can enhance service delivery. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the procurement method and programme goals align well with organisations dedicated to social work and related services. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses to contribute to local community safety while achieving growth through government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PQ0551 - Circle of Friends Programme - AWARD

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council (the Council) has made a clear commitment to becoming an excellent commissioning-based authority. The Council on behalf of Birmingham Community Safety Partnerships (BCSP) Violence Reduction Board (VRB) wishes to invest in young people aged 10-14 as a 'group' of friends, peers, siblings or known associates who may be at risk from the many challenges which can lead to serious violence. The BCSP ('the partnership') seeks to commission an organisation with local knowledge and experience to manage and deliver the Circle of Friends programme, a programme of support and intervention for groups of young people The successful provider will ensure continuous training and professional development of their staff, that is relevant to understanding and improving the lives and experiences of the young people they work with e.g. understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), trauma informed approaches, improving confidence, improving social skills etc. Circle of Friends aims to provide young people with the tools to manage peer pressure and conflict resolution. It aims to reduce the negative cycle of poly-victimisation that can lead to future perpetration of violence. Circle of Friends will be an evolutionary model; where the framework of group work, 1 to 1 and activities are decided and driven by the outcomes that the young people are aiming to achieve collectively and individually. It aims to be dynamic and respond to their needs. This contract will be for a period of 12 months commencing November 2024 until November 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: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 18th October 2024 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f883de13-1019-437d-8cbb-41dc05485b70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5de08ca2-365a-4f1b-beeb-d592bbaa7b70
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80310000 - Youth education services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2026 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
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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

THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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