--- title: "QU527 - Focus groups to support the draft Birmingham Health and Wellbeing Board Strategy Consultation - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7c469772-bb27-4d05-88c8-9ff6e8f7a2db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7c469772-bb27-4d05-88c8-9ff6e8f7a2db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c469772-bb27-4d05-88c8-9ff6e8f7a2db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c469772-bb27-4d05-88c8-9ff6e8f7a2db.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-08" --- # QU527 - Focus groups to support the draft Birmingham Health and Wellbeing Board Strategy Consultation - AWARD Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c469772-bb27-4d05-88c8-9ff6e8f7a2db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7c469772-bb27-4d05-88c8-9ff6e8f7a2db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c469772-bb27-4d05-88c8-9ff6e8f7a2db.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is initiating a tender process titled "QU527 - Focus groups to support the draft Birmingham Health and Wellbeing Board Strategy Consultation." This contract falls under the services category, specifically related to health and community services, and is set to take place in Birmingham, West Midlands, UK. The procurement method is open, allowing for competitive bidding, with the deadline for quotation submissions having been noon on 6th October 2021. The anticipated contract period commenced on 25th October 2021 and is scheduled to conclude on 14th January 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on community engagement and health services. Organisations experienced in conducting focus groups, particularly those with the capacity to engage diverse populations, including ethnic minority communities, young people, and those with disabilities, would be well-suited to participate. Additionally, businesses that provide specialised services to health and leisure sectors may find this contract advantageous for expanding their market reach and building credibility with local authorities. ## Notice Birmingham City Council is inviting organisations to provide quotations for delivering targeted focus groups to support the development of the Birmingham Health and Wellbeing Board Strategy: Creating a Bolder, Healthier City. The draft Birmingham Health and Wellbeing Board Strategy, Creating a Bolder, Healthier City has been shaped and developed over the past three years with citizens, partner organisations and national policy changes. The strategy is required by the Health and Wellbeing Board as part of its statutory functions. The proposed approach is for the strategy; signposting to action across the health and care system. The Health and Wellbeing Board is seeking views on the strategy in a public consultation. The purpose of the consultation is to assess and understand the support and needs for our thematic ambitions, key actions and our proposals to measure progress. Targeted focus groups will form part of the consultation to support the engagement and co-production of the strategy, allowing more voices to be heard. Focus Groups - Target Populations a. Young people (ages 16-25) b. Ethnic Minority Communities including: i. Asian/Asian British, particularly Pakistani communities ii. Black African and Black Caribbean communities c. Faith (particularly Muslim) communities d. Population groups who may be digitally excluded e. Adults with learning disabilities f. Homeless adults, including rough sleepers and those living in temporary accommodation g. Adults from the traveller community h. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ plus) adults and/or young people i. Adults with sensory impairment j. Adults with physical impairment k. Healthcare professionals l. Businesses m. Food businesses n. Leisure providers The anticipated start of the contract is 25th October 2021. The deadline for the final report and end of the contract is 14th January 2022. 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 6th October 2021 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/51034c13-0764-4657-810e-9627a320ce25 | | 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 | 8 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Oct 2021 | | Contract period | 24 Oct 2021 - 24 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £19,690 | | 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | THE ACTIVE WELLBEING SOCIETY; TRUEMAN CHANGE MANAGEMENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85322000 - Community action programme - 85323000 - Community health services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 8 Mar 2022 at 01:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51034c13-0764-4657-810e-9627a320ce25 - 21 Dec 2021 at 10:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51034c13-0764-4657-810e-9627a320ce25 - 21 Dec 2021 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51034c13-0764-4657-810e-9627a320ce25 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51034c13-0764-4657-810e-9627a320ce25 8th March 2022 - 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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