--- title: "P0942_2024 - Community Engagement Partners" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-13ecb125-206f-4956-aa69-8c18af83b88b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13ecb125-206f-4956-aa69-8c18af83b88b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13ecb125-206f-4956-aa69-8c18af83b88b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13ecb125-206f-4956-aa69-8c18af83b88b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-20" --- # P0942_2024 - Community Engagement Partners Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13ecb125-206f-4956-aa69-8c18af83b88b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13ecb125-206f-4956-aa69-8c18af83b88b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13ecb125-206f-4956-aa69-8c18af83b88b.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is seeking to engage six deep community engagement partners to enhance the understanding of the health needs of Birmingham's diverse populations. The contract, titled "P0942_2024 - Community Engagement Partners," falls within the "Provision of services to the community" industry category and will operate in Birmingham, West Midlands. This open procedure requires interested suppliers to register on the council's e-tendering system and submit their tender by noon on 27th September 2024. The contracts are set to commence on 21st October 2024 for a duration of two years, with a possible one-year extension based on performance and budget, covering specific sublots targeting Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Somali, Polish, and Romanian communities. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in public health, community services, and specialist training. Organizations with experience in community engagement, cultural intelligence training, and health services will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, either for individual sublots or multiple sublots. By participating, businesses can establish a pivotal role in addressing local health disparities and building robust community health networks, paving the way for impactful collaborations and future contract opportunities within the public sector. ## Notice The Council wishes to establish contracts with 6 deep community engagement partners to improve the understanding of the health requirements of Birmingham's diverse communities. To identify local health need, map community assets, and co-produce solutions. The services to be procured have been set out in sublots as shown in the table below: Lot 1Ai - Indian Lot 1Aii - Pakistani Lot 1Aiii - Bangladeshi Lot 1Bi - Somali Lot1Ci - Polish Lot1Cii - Romanian This will be achieved through a variety of methods, including: o Dissemination of Public Health key information through existing or new networks o Delivery of four focus groups per year o Delivery of one project to reduce health inequalities per year, co-created with the target community. o Delivery of four training sessions for health professionals on cultural intelligence o Produce annual summary reports. The contracts will be for 2 years commencing October 2024, with an option to extend for a further period of 1 year, subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary availability. Potential suppliers may apply for one / multiple sublots. Separate contracts will be awarded for sub lot. 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 Invitation to Tender (ITT) 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 27th September 2024 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4df40642-fb4a-4d63-b5a1-9ca659829430 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Oct 2024 - 20 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85323000 - Community health services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 20 Aug 2024 at 15:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4df40642-fb4a-4d63-b5a1-9ca659829430 - 5 Aug 2024 at 16:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4df40642-fb4a-4d63-b5a1-9ca659829430 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4df40642-fb4a-4d63-b5a1-9ca659829430 20th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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