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title: "QU329 - Ethnographic research for the Director of Public Health Annual Report 20/21: the impact of Covid-19 on Birmingham"
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# QU329 - Ethnographic research for the Director of Public Health Annual Report 20/21: the impact of Covid-19 on Birmingham

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-747ff77a-14ae-4e74-b71c-041852e222e6

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council is currently conducting a tender process for ethnographic research pertaining to the Director of Public Health Annual Report 20/21, specifically focusing on the impact of Covid-19 on residents of Birmingham. The procurement falls under the services category, with an emphasis on research services and related consultancy. It is located in Birmingham, West Midlands, and the tender period is set to conclude on 26th May 2020. The engagement will be formalised through the council's e-tendering system, with services required to be rendered over a six-month contract period starting from 26th June 2020 to 31st December 2020. Interested suppliers must register on the in-tend platform to express their interest and submit quotations.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social research, health services, and community engagement to grow by contributing to critical insights that will shape public health policies and support recovery efforts in the wake of Covid-19. Companies experienced in ethnographic studies and that possess an understanding of the diverse demographic landscape of Birmingham—covering various age groups, ethnicities, and social backgrounds—will be particularly well-suited for this initiative. Firms capable of showcasing their expertise in addressing inequality and supporting community needs can leverage this tender to enhance their visibility and contribute to impactful public health outcomes.

## Notice

Birmingham Public Health want to present a compelling narrative to capture the complex views and experience from different citizens in the City. The Council is keen to obtain a breadth of representation of different identity aspects to include but not limited to, Older adult, Working Adult, Unemployed Adult, Teenager, White British, White non-British, African-Caribbean, South Asian, Chinese, LGBT person, Disability, Muslim, Sikh, Christian faiths. The ethnographic research will be entwined with local and national evidence to highlight the gaps, need for services and successes from the perspective of those men and women. The purpose of this report is to identify areas of need to better support recovery and minimise inequality experienced in the City as a result of Covid-19. The successful provider will be required to undertake and deliver: o 6-8 ethnographic studies of Birmingham residents identifying as one or more of the following: Older adult, Working Adult, Unemployed Adult, Teenager, White British, White non-British, African-Caribbean, South Asian, Chinese, LGBT person, Disability, Muslim, Sikh, Christian faiths. N.B. one individual may identify with more than one of these groups, however we would like each of these areas to be covered within the 6-8 ethnographic study participants. The ethnography will illustrate: o The prolonged impacts of Covid-19 for example the impact of social distancing, direct and indirect experiences of illness, treatment, death, grief and bereavement; service delivery (if in key worker or other front-line role); mental health and wellbeing o How their Covid-19 journey has impacted on other aspects of their lives, and along their journey what experiences and support needs they have had o Where the system failed the individual and how this could have been prevented o What services were available to them at the time vs. what services they needed o How they currently view life in Birmingham o What support needs they perceive for themselves as individuals, their communities and the City as a whole from their perspective The Contract will run for a period of up to 6 months. 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 26th May 2020 via the 'in-tend' system https:/... 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/b15d7f7c-5367-4ab5-a0ea-edda5d31b6ae |
| 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 | 1 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2020 - 31 Dec 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
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 1 May 2020 at 18:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b15d7f7c-5367-4ab5-a0ea-edda5d31b6ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b15d7f7c-5367-4ab5-a0ea-edda5d31b6ae
  1st May 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/

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