--- title: "USEIT TN CR - Community Research in Ward End" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2380ca69-012f-49ea-9153-059b9a725069" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2380ca69-012f-49ea-9153-059b9a725069" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2380ca69-012f-49ea-9153-059b9a725069.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2380ca69-012f-49ea-9153-059b9a725069.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-08-08" --- # USEIT TN CR - Community Research in Ward End Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2380ca69-012f-49ea-9153-059b9a725069 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2380ca69-012f-49ea-9153-059b9a725069) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2380ca69-012f-49ea-9153-059b9a725069.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council is seeking tenders for the project titled "USEIT TN CR - Community Research in Ward End." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focused on research services, and aims to enhance community engagement around infrastructure projects in Ward End, including the Cole Valley Improvement and Dolphin Centre Phase II. The tender process is currently in the Planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 9 September 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 14 September 2022 and will last for a duration of 2 months. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in community research, training, and local engagement initiatives. Companies with expertise in conducting community-based research, delivering training, or possessing local knowledge of Birmingham are particularly well-suited to apply. Furthermore, those with a demonstrated ability to build relationships with community organisations and a track record of projects aimed at reducing unemployment and boosting entrepreneurship in East Birmingham will find this procurement process aligned with their capabilities. ## Notice The Council is looking for an organisation to lead a community research project in Ward End, that would collect local data and mobilise local residents around several large infrastructure projects planned for Ward End (Cole Valley Improvement and the Dolphin Centre Phase II) and a raft of soft projects looking to decrease local unemployment in East Birmingham and boost local entrepreneurship. The overall aim of this contract is for the local communities to be better connected to the local opportunities created and enabled by the East Birmingham Inclusive Growth Programme. There is an requirement for the successful supplier to provide expertise in delivering Community Research training, mentoring and co-designing research projects. Demonstrable track record in supporting community-based organisations to contribute to the local wealth building agenda would be beneficial. Experience of delivering projects with Birmingham communities is essential. Local knowledge of East Birmingham and existing demonstrable links to the local communities are essential for the project to be delivered in the time scales. The key deliverables include; 1. A group of at least three local community researchers (or pairs of community researchers) set up/convened - and their availability confirmed to do the work over the summer months. 2. Community Researchers trained in basic research methods, i.e. interview techniques, recording interviews and GDPR, analysing responses and drawing conclusions from research findings, presenting research findings to wider audience (academic and non-academic); 3. Mentoring from an academic staff secured for the whole process from co-designing research projects to presenting the outcomes to a wider group of stakeholders; 4. Contributing to the organisation of one larger event in the park in the summer months together with the local organisations (cost of organising the event will be met by Birmingham City Council - separate budget); 5. Participation in the project transnational event (21 September 2022) - showcase Birmingham work to international partners. 6. Collaboration with a filmmaker producing a film documenting the process and the results including interviews with members of communities. The contract will be awarded to one organisation and it should be noted that one organisation will be the lead bidder and the contracting entity. This contract is funded by the URBACT III Programme and the European Regional Development Fund as part of the project: USE-IT Transfer Network. This contract will be for a period of 2 months commencing September 2022 until 9 November 2022. 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 http... 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/2929ce3b-5e04-46b7-9e87-4b8fdd11afb0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Sep 2022 - 9 Nov 2022 | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 71620000 - Analysis services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80531200 - Technical training services ## Release History - 8 Aug 2022 at 09:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2929ce3b-5e04-46b7-9e87-4b8fdd11afb0 - 8 Aug 2022 at 09:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2929ce3b-5e04-46b7-9e87-4b8fdd11afb0 - 8 Aug 2022 at 09:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2929ce3b-5e04-46b7-9e87-4b8fdd11afb0 - 5 Jul 2022 at 11:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2929ce3b-5e04-46b7-9e87-4b8fdd11afb0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2929ce3b-5e04-46b7-9e87-4b8fdd11afb0 8th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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