--- title: "QU462 - COVID-19 engagement and resources for vulnerable families" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a504576f-da34-45a1-b1d8-838beccf5a7a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a504576f-da34-45a1-b1d8-838beccf5a7a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a504576f-da34-45a1-b1d8-838beccf5a7a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a504576f-da34-45a1-b1d8-838beccf5a7a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-02-09" --- # QU462 - COVID-19 engagement and resources for vulnerable families Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a504576f-da34-45a1-b1d8-838beccf5a7a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a504576f-da34-45a1-b1d8-838beccf5a7a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a504576f-da34-45a1-b1d8-838beccf5a7a.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is initiating a tender process titled "QU462 - COVID-19 engagement and resources for vulnerable families". This public procurement pertains to health and social work services aimed at supporting vulnerable families with vital COVID-19 information and resources. The contract is set to begin on 21 March 2021 and will last until 30 June 2021. Interested parties must submit their quotations by noon on 23 February 2021, through the council's e-tendering system, with the procurement currently positioned in the Tender stage. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community health services, social research, multimedia production, and communications. Organisations that have experience or capabilities in developing content for diverse audiences, including graphic design and video production, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The collaboration required with local community organisations further enhances the potential for businesses to diversify their client base and expand their influence within the public health sector. ## Notice Birmingham City Council Public Health is looking to commission an organisation to work in partnership with local community organisations working with vulnerable families to develop tailored engagement materials and resources. Vulnerable families are characterized by risk factors including child's disability, parent's depression, a parent's history of childhood abuse and victimization, domestic violence, family substance abuse, poverty, social isolation and neighbourhood violence and/or unemployment. The successful applicant will be required to: o Research and understand the key messages required for the target audiences o Work collaboratively and co-produce tailored and targeted materials and resources for this group to support COVID-19 messaging to help educate and raise awareness of how to stay safe during the pandemic. Key messages could be: o What is coronavirus and why is it important to stay safe? o How to stay safe (Hands, Face, Space) o Isolation & Testing o The vaccine o Work closely with Public Health to define a targeted strategic approach for delivery and engagement e.g. focussing on areas with high infection rates o Create messaging/content/materials in a range of formats e.g. social media, text, video, graphics, animation, video that will be available and accessible for a wide range of different groups o Products to be shared with Birmingham City Council Public Health The contract will run from March 2021 until 30 June 2021. 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 23rd 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/ec1b5485-71c3-4cf0-ba87-9b649a4c507e | | 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 | 9 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Mar 2021 - 30 Jun 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 - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 48 - Software package and information systems - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 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 ### Codes - 22315000 - Photographs - 32321300 - Audio-visual materials - 32354300 - Photographic film - 32354500 - Video films - 32417000 - Multimedia networks - 48322000 - Graphics software package - 64212300 - Multimedia Message Service (MMS) services - 73110000 - Research services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 79315000 - Social research services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 9 Feb 2021 at 16:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec1b5485-71c3-4cf0-ba87-9b649a4c507e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec1b5485-71c3-4cf0-ba87-9b649a4c507e 9th February 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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