--- title: "Citizens' Panel: Black Country Voices" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-42670055-723f-4283-b383-0213b631e0cc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-42670055-723f-4283-b383-0213b631e0cc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-42670055-723f-4283-b383-0213b631e0cc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-42670055-723f-4283-b383-0213b631e0cc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-06-18" --- # Citizens' Panel: Black Country Voices Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42670055-723f-4283-b383-0213b631e0cc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-42670055-723f-4283-b383-0213b631e0cc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-42670055-723f-4283-b383-0213b631e0cc.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently seeking proposals for the tender titled "Citizens' Panel: Black Country Voices." This procurement process falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on communication software packages. The tender is set in West Bromwich, West Midlands, with the tender period ending on 1st July 2019 and the contract period commencing on 2nd July 2019, lasting until 31st March 2020. The method of procurement is an open procedure, which allows any interested party to submit a bid. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication software and local community engagement services. Companies capable of developing online platforms and conducting demographic analysis will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms experienced in public relations and community outreach can leverage their skills to facilitate the recruitment and management of a citizens' panel. Engaging with underrepresented communities aligns with current priorities in health care engagement, presenting a unique chance for business expansion in this sector. ## Notice Overview of Requirements: The successful Provider will be required to: Develop and maintain a online and digital system wide citizens' panel across the Black Country and West Birmingham STP Identify demographic gaps from JSNAs and CCGs to base recruitment targets Recruit approximately 350 citizens from each locality predominantly based on demographics and those who wouldn't normally get involved in health care engagement (where possible including those from seldom heard or hard to reach communities). Provide regular updates on recruitment activity and any other relevant aspects as requested. Adopt random selection and self-selection methods to recruit panel members Data gathered from recruitment will be stored in a password protected. spreadsheet and uploaded onto the survey software. Results and feedback from surveys will also be held on a local spreadsheet. Create a short screening questionnaire to be complete to join the citizen's panels - this should also gather demographic information and areas of interest . Develop a Terms of Reference for panel members for prospective and recruited panel members. Develop questionnaires/surveys for specified areas of engagement in partnership with relevant communications and engagement leads. Provide analysis and reports following each survey conducted. Develop and run online education webinars as required (one every quarter). Develop and maintain a closed Facebook page to enable commissioners and panel members can engage in wider conversation. Gather and store data in accordance with GDPR and DPA 2019 including individual permissions to be involved and data sharing. Enable panel members to see how their insight has influenced / impacted work ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b08fb2-7a88-4898-90dd-51d18a7a6d9c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | | 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | WEST BROMWICH | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B70 9LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | West Bromwich Central | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 48510000 - Communication software package - 72212511 - Desktop communications software development services - 79416000 - Public relations services - 79416100 - Public relations management services - 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Jun 2019 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b08fb2-7a88-4898-90dd-51d18a7a6d9c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b08fb2-7a88-4898-90dd-51d18a7a6d9c 18th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=28952&B=OGC Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/68205 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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