--- title: "QU347 - Evidence Summary - BLACHIR" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6d44c4db-a546-4a4b-96e4-2e408e2053be" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6d44c4db-a546-4a4b-96e4-2e408e2053be" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d44c4db-a546-4a4b-96e4-2e408e2053be.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d44c4db-a546-4a4b-96e4-2e408e2053be.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2020-09-10" --- # QU347 - Evidence Summary - BLACHIR Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d44c4db-a546-4a4b-96e4-2e408e2053be [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6d44c4db-a546-4a4b-96e4-2e408e2053be) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d44c4db-a546-4a4b-96e4-2e408e2053be.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is initiating a tender titled "QU347 - Evidence Summary - BLACHIR" aimed at conducting a comprehensive literature review focusing on health disparities within Black African and Black Caribbean communities. This project falls under the services sector, specifically within research services, and the procurement process is currently at the tender stage. Interested suppliers should note that the contract period will run from 28th September 2020 to 26th October 2020, with a submission deadline of 21st September 2020 at noon. The procurement will utilise the council's e-tendering platform, In-tend. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, consultancy, and social studies, particularly those with a focus on ethnic health issues. Companies engaged in social research, market analysis, and public health assessments would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. By participating, businesses can contribute to meaningful cross-community initiatives while enhancing their portfolio and expanding their reach within the public sector. ## Notice Birmingham City Council and Lewisham Council Public Health Divisions share a joint aspiration to address and improve ethnic inequalities, through an increased understanding, appreciation, and engagement with BAME groups. This has resulted in a collaboration between the two local authorities to share knowledge and resources through a review process. The review will begin with the Black African and Black Caribbean communities, this will enable a more detailed and culturally sensitive approach to the review. We are looking to commission an evidence summary (literature review). This will encompass all research and relevant article published in English both currently and retrospectively to explore the theme of Early years, Pregnancy, and Parenthood in the Black African and Black Caribbean communities. The evidence-based summary will explore areas of interest relating to the theme: Starting well - Early years & Pregnancy o Infant mortality o Barriers to maternity services o Obesity Health-related Practices/Lifestyle o Culturally informed beliefs and attitudes towards health o Smoking, Physical Activity, Nutrition & Diet, Drugs & Alcohol o NHS inequalities access o Vaccinations and health checks Culture o British culture of African and Caribbean communities o Advocacy - minorities within minorities e.g. LGBT+, British Africans, and British Caribbean's affecting parenthood o Population characteristics e.g. education, housing, employment, and family setting. This contract will be for a period of weeks commencing 28th September 2020 until 26th October 2020. 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 21th September 2020 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc 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/81604724-f791-4a82-b866-9529caffa1d3 | | 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 | 10 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Sep 2020 - 23 Oct 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 | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79310000 - Market research services - 79311400 - Economic research services - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 10 Sep 2020 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81604724-f791-4a82-b866-9529caffa1d3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81604724-f791-4a82-b866-9529caffa1d3 10th September 2020 - 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 - 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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