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# QU572 - Birmingham Better Mental Health Fund Evaluation - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c9eb5a8-0b2f-4e17-a781-f7b90bc274d3

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## Summary

The Birmingham City Council has awarded a contract for the evaluation of the Better Mental Health Fund projects. The contract, titled "QU572 - Birmingham Better Mental Health Fund Evaluation - AWARD", aims to assess various projects funded by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities. The evaluation will cover aspects like participant experiences, impact analysis, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. The procurement process was open, and interested parties had to submit their tenders by noon on 11th November 2022. The contract period is set to last 4 months, with a budget of £65,000 (exclusive VAT).

This tender presents an opportunity for research consultancy and evaluation services to participate in assessing the mental health projects in Birmingham. Businesses providing services related to wellness, community services, health services, and social services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, and the awarded supplier was MEL Research Ltd. The evaluation outcomes are expected to inform future policy decisions both for the Council and on a broader national scale, highlighting the significance of this contracting opportunity for contributing to societal wellbeing.

## Notice

Birmingham City Council (the Council) is seeking for organisations to conduct an evaluation report for our Better Mental Health Fund projects. During the period 2021-2022, the Council received funding from Public Health England (PHE) now known as Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) to improve the mental health and wellbeing of Birmingham residents by commissioning a portfolio of projects to address the demand for mental health services and tackle inequalities. These projects are varied in terms of their size, target groups and the types of intervention. The Council, as a recipient of this OHID funding, is obligated to submit a local evaluation of the projects that have been commissioned via PHE's Better Mental Health Fund. The evaluation should add to the evidence-base in terms of effective service delivery and inform policy moving forwards, both policy for the Council specifically and as a contribution to policy on a national level. The evaluation should increase understanding of the impact of the Better Mental Health Fund on the mental wellbeing of the Birmingham population. Furthermore, the evaluation should explore the impact of the fund on participants, providers, and provision with the aim of outlining recommendations for the development of future programmes and commissions. Themes of the evaluation are expected to include the impact of the funding on: o Overview of engagement in the projects in data terms (quantitative) o The participants and their experiences, differences made to them and elements of the programme they liked most and why o Providers' views - what worked well and what did not, what they would like to repeat or change etc, has the funding opened created any new opportunities for them or made them think differently to find solutions? o Gaps in provision (from both individuals and providers) o Any specific elements that worked well for different populations/demographics and explanations for this o Sustainability and legacy of projects o Economic evaluation in terms of cost-effectiveness This contract will be for a period of 4 months. The maximum budget to cover all the costs is ?65,000 (exclusive VAT). 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 able 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 Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 11th November 2022...

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a49a9cdb-f886-458e-b81b-2c0727d6cec3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2023 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,325 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 72314000 - Data collection and collation services
- 72316000 - Data analysis services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79311300 - Survey analysis services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85321000 - Administrative social services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services
- 98334000 - Wellness services

## Release History

- 29 May 2023 at 22:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a49a9cdb-f886-458e-b81b-2c0727d6cec3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a49a9cdb-f886-458e-b81b-2c0727d6cec3
  29th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/

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