--- title: "P0609 - Information Advice and Guidance - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-584223f3-6d41-4ee9-b062-8465134d5cbb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-584223f3-6d41-4ee9-b062-8465134d5cbb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-584223f3-6d41-4ee9-b062-8465134d5cbb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-584223f3-6d41-4ee9-b062-8465134d5cbb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-11-07" --- # P0609 - Information Advice and Guidance - AWARD Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-584223f3-6d41-4ee9-b062-8465134d5cbb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-584223f3-6d41-4ee9-b062-8465134d5cbb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-584223f3-6d41-4ee9-b062-8465134d5cbb.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is seeking tenderers for a contract titled "P0609 - Information Advice and Guidance" aimed at providing information, advice, and guidance services across four specific health conditions: visual loss and impairment, hearing loss and impairment, neurological conditions, and physical conditions. This contract is currently in the award stage, having been published on the 7th of November 2019, with an active contract period set to start from the 3rd of October 2019 and to end on the 30th of September 2022. Interested businesses were required to submit their tender documentation by noon on the 5th of July 2019 via the in-tend system, an open procurement process that allows registration at no cost. This opportunity can significantly benefit businesses that specialise in providing community, social, and personal services, particularly those with expertise in advising on health-related issues. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on guidance services may find it particularly valuable, as they can leverage this contract to expand their footprint in the health services sector. Participation in this tender could also enhance visibility within the community and foster partnerships with established suppliers like BID Services, Disability Resource Centre, and Focus Birmingham. ## Notice Birmingham City Council are seeking for tenderers to provide citizens, friends and family who require information, advice and guidance. To assist citizens and their carers to engage with expertise and support at the earliest opportunity which will help them maintain their independence for the longest time possible. This will be across 4 different lots each providing services for a particular set of life-changing health conditions. Lot 1 - Visual loss and impairment Lot 2 - Hearing loss and impairment Lot 3 - Neurological conditions and associated disabilities Lot 4 - Physical conditions and associated disabilities The contract will be for a duration of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months subject to performance and funding availability. Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender Portal:- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the tender documentation. Your completed tender documentation should be returned by noon on 5th July 2019 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/d4fc9def-9aae-4228-9af4-4f1c442b41ee | | 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 | 7 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Oct 2019 | | Contract period | 2 Oct 2019 - 30 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,321,734 | | 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 | 3 | | Supplier names | BID SERVICES; DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTRE; FOCUS BIRMINGHAM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85312310 - Guidance services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 7 Nov 2019 at 12:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4fc9def-9aae-4228-9af4-4f1c442b41ee - 7 Nov 2019 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4fc9def-9aae-4228-9af4-4f1c442b41ee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4fc9def-9aae-4228-9af4-4f1c442b41ee 7th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## 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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