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title: "QU462 - COVID-19 engagement and resources for vulnerable families - AWARD"
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# QU462 - COVID-19 engagement and resources for vulnerable families - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b9f304c-3ee5-44b9-8782-76e635b3b78e

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council is awarding a contract titled "QU462 - COVID-19 engagement and resources for vulnerable families". This initiative falls under the health and social work services category, located in Birmingham, West Midlands, UK. The contract is set to begin on 15 March 2021 and will run until 15 June 2021, following the procurement stage that is now complete. The tender process, which utilised an open procedure method, required submissions by noon on 23 February 2021.

This contract creates significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in community health services, social research, and multimedia communications. Companies that can develop tailored messaging and resources aimed at vulnerable families are particularly well-suited to compete. Collaborating with local community organisations to deliver essential information regarding COVID-19 safety could prove beneficial for SMEs looking to expand their presence in the public health sector.

## Notice

Birmingham City Council Public Health is looking to commission an organisation to work in partnership with local community organisations working with vulnerable families to develop tailored engagement materials and resources. Vulnerable families are characterized by risk factors including child's disability, parent's depression, a parent's history of childhood abuse and victimization, domestic violence, family substance abuse, poverty, social isolation and neighbourhood violence and/or unemployment. The successful applicant will be required to: o Research and understand the key messages required for the target audiences o Work collaboratively and co-produce tailored and targeted materials and resources for this group to support COVID-19 messaging to help educate and raise awareness of how to stay safe during the pandemic. Key messages could be: o What is coronavirus and why is it important to stay safe? o How to stay safe (Hands, Face, Space) o Isolation & Testing o The vaccine o Work closely with Public Health to define a targeted strategic approach for delivery and engagement e.g. focussing on areas with high infection rates o Create messaging/content/materials in a range of formats e.g. social media, text, video, graphics, animation, video that will be available and accessible for a wide range of different groups o Products to be shared with Birmingham City Council Public Health The contract will run from March 2021 until 30 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cc89202-b1f8-4297-a0be-63cf4981720a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2021 - 15 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,900 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLUTIONS 4 HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 22315000 - Photographs
- 32321300 - Audio-visual materials
- 32354300 - Photographic film
- 32354500 - Video films
- 32417000 - Multimedia networks
- 48322000 - Graphics software package
- 64212300 - Multimedia Message Service (MMS) services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2021 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cc89202-b1f8-4297-a0be-63cf4981720a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cc89202-b1f8-4297-a0be-63cf4981720a
  12th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/

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