--- title: "QU453 - Creative Community Engagement focusing on COVID-19 messaging" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-831272ec-a884-49f2-a3b6-0327fb6d3832" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-831272ec-a884-49f2-a3b6-0327fb6d3832" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-831272ec-a884-49f2-a3b6-0327fb6d3832.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-831272ec-a884-49f2-a3b6-0327fb6d3832.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-01-14" --- # QU453 - Creative Community Engagement focusing on COVID-19 messaging Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-831272ec-a884-49f2-a3b6-0327fb6d3832 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-831272ec-a884-49f2-a3b6-0327fb6d3832) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-831272ec-a884-49f2-a3b6-0327fb6d3832.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is currently inviting tenders for the contract titled "QU453 - Creative Community Engagement focusing on COVID-19 messaging." This initiative falls under the provision of services to the community, specifically aimed at enhancing health and wellbeing through arts-based COVID-19 messaging. The procurement process, classified as a tender, is presently in the active stage, with the deadline for submission set for noon on 5th February 2021. The contract period is expected to commence on 8th March 2021 and conclude by 30th September 2021. The tendering process will be conducted via the e-tendering system In-tend, where interested suppliers must register to submit their quotations. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the creative arts and health sectors, particularly for those with experience in delivering community-based projects. Companies specialising in various forms of artistic expression—such as visual arts, music, theatre, and spoken word—would be particularly well-suited to respond to this tender. Engaging with different ethnic communities through artistic mediums offers a unique avenue for businesses to contribute to public health messaging while expanding their market presence within the Birmingham area. ## Notice Public Health are seeking to work with a series of creative arts providers to develop arts based COVID-19 messaging, particularly through different cultural mediums, to engage with different ethnic communities. This work will support the COVID champion programme which currently has 523 members across the 69 wards in the City. We are looking for Arts based programmes that will engage residents in activities which contribute to the protection and health and wellbeing of Birmingham residents. Arts and Health interventions capture the public's attention, meet them where they consume information and convey reliable messages in ways that are accessible across languages, ages, cultural affiliations and education levels. The Arts have been shown to be an effective and efficient means for communicating health information to larger audiences. This method enhances emotional engagement with messages and optimises social learning patterns and motivation to change behaviours. Arts in Health Education is used to create memorable messages with outcomes which will be enhanced by strategic approaches of multiple modes of communication. The provider(s) will be required to have relevant track record of delivering Creative and/or Art's based projects. A Contemporary Music B African and Caribbean Music C Central and Eastern European Music D Asian Music E Visual Arts F Spoken Word and Poetry G Spoken Word and Poetry H Theatre Please note that Bidders may express an interest in one, multiple or all Lots under this tender. 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 5th February 2021 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/ac258ad7-8e70-42fc-b38b-10fdee63ab40 | | 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 | 14 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 | | 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 - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 48 - Software package and information systems - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 32354300 - Photographic film - 32354500 - Video films - 39154100 - Exhibition stands - 42962100 - Film printing system - 44176000 - Film - 48814300 - Theatre management system - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85144000 - Residential health facilities services - 85323000 - Community health services - 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services - 92312000 - Artistic services ## Release History - 14 Jan 2021 at 17:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac258ad7-8e70-42fc-b38b-10fdee63ab40 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac258ad7-8e70-42fc-b38b-10fdee63ab40 14th January 2021 - 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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