--- title: "QU444 - Fast-Track Cities+ Engagement and Needs Assessment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2ee0badd-48ed-4cc1-af28-ce471c002a84" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ee0badd-48ed-4cc1-af28-ce471c002a84" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ee0badd-48ed-4cc1-af28-ce471c002a84.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ee0badd-48ed-4cc1-af28-ce471c002a84.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-01-13" --- # QU444 - Fast-Track Cities+ Engagement and Needs Assessment Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ee0badd-48ed-4cc1-af28-ce471c002a84 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ee0badd-48ed-4cc1-af28-ce471c002a84) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ee0badd-48ed-4cc1-af28-ce471c002a84.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is currently conducting a tender for the "QU444 - Fast-Track Cities+ Engagement and Needs Assessment" project within the health and social work services industry. This procurement process is in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 15th February 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 8th March 2021 and will last until 30th April 2021. The chosen provider will work closely with various third-sector organisations to gather qualitative and quantitative data relevant to Public Health interventions in Birmingham, particularly focusing on issues surrounding HIV, hepatitis, and tuberculosis. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in research consultancy, social research services, and community health services. Companies that are experienced in conducting community engagement and capable of working with diverse demographic groups, such as young people, BAME communities, and individuals experiencing vulnerability, will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Engaging in this contract can help these businesses expand their networks and enhance their service offerings within the public health sector. ## Notice Birmingham Public Health Division are looking to commission qualitative and quantitative research with one provider who will work with a number of representative third-sector organisations with established groups within the Birmingham community to produce a final report in which findings and recommendations will be fed back to Birmingham City Council (the Council). The final report will also contain a mini needs assessment which will provide a statistical analysis of the Birmingham Position. This information will provide Birmingham City Council with the key information required to ensure effective, targeted and necessary public health interventions are in place for BBV's and TB. It is an expectation that the provider will commission (sub-contract) third sector organisations to conduct community engagement exercises, including focus groups to: o identify the needs of the Birmingham population as it pertains to HIV, Hep B, Hep C and TB; o Consider the needs of people pre-exposure, once infected but not diagnosed, once diagnosed and in treatment, and consider the wider needs of those they have close personal relationships with help us understand current testing and treatment pathways; o identify which areas and demographics in the city are at a higher risk of exposure and in higher need whilst also understanding the varying needs of these groups o Understand additional prevention activity required for all citizens to enable the delivery of the Fast-Track Cities vision by 2030 o understand the interconnections in services and support between Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull for people living with, and affected by HIV, Hepatitis and TB The types of groups this would cover (please note this list is not extensive), would be: o Young People aged 13 to 25 o Women of reproductive age o BAME Communities (particularly individuals from African, Caribbean and South Asian ethnic backgrounds) o Older People aged 60+ o LGBT Communities o Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) o People Who Inject Drugs (PWID) o Sex workers (both male and female) o Homeless people, including rough sleepers and those living in temporary accommodation o Refugees and asylum seekers Other focus groups will also be required for the following specific citizens. This will include individuals diagnosed with; o HIV o Viral Hepatitis o Tuberculosis o Dual Diagnosis This contract will be for a period of 8 weeks commencing 8th March 2021 until 25th April 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 l... 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/7be39db0-3ee8-4c97-ac6a-d8dbcacf18f1 | | 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 | 13 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Mar 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 | | 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 - 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 - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research 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 - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 13 Jan 2021 at 18:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7be39db0-3ee8-4c97-ac6a-d8dbcacf18f1 - 13 Jan 2021 at 17:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7be39db0-3ee8-4c97-ac6a-d8dbcacf18f1 - 13 Jan 2021 at 17:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7be39db0-3ee8-4c97-ac6a-d8dbcacf18f1 - 11 Dec 2020 at 14:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7be39db0-3ee8-4c97-ac6a-d8dbcacf18f1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7be39db0-3ee8-4c97-ac6a-d8dbcacf18f1 13th January 2021 - 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/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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