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title: "QU800 - Arts and Culture Seldom Heard Voices Focus groups - AWARD"
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# QU800 - Arts and Culture Seldom Heard Voices Focus groups - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9722387-46fd-4e59-a21a-07328529ce03

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## Summary

The Birmingham City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of focus groups to support the creation of a statement of intent for a Bold Creative Birmingham. This tender falls under the industry category of "Provision of services to the community" and is suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). The contract is anticipated to start in July 2022, with a final report deadline and contract end date set for 12th August 2022. The Council will be using the open procedure for this procurement, with a tender submission deadline of 14th June 2022.

This tender by the Birmingham City Council presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of focus group services who can engage with various target groups, including ethnic communities, carers, and different age demographics. Businesses providing services related to arts, culture, community health, and social services would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The Council's emphasis on creating a safe and inclusive environment for participants signifies a commitment to engaging diverse voices in shaping the cultural landscape of Birmingham. Interested suppliers must register on the Council's e-tendering system to access relevant documentation and submit their tenders by the specified deadline.

## Notice

The Council requires a supplier for the provision of focus groups to support the creation of a statement of intent for a Bold Creative Birmingham. For each focus group, providers will be required to: o recruit participants and ensure that the setting for the focus group/s is a safe and psychologically informed environment which considers the needs of the group members. o ensure participants complete consent forms for participation including audio recordings. Consent for photography/film is optional. o capture and gain a greater understanding of the views of citizens about arts and culture in Birmingham to inform the Statement of Intent. o capture specific quotes from participants in relation to specific themes, ambitions or key actions that the Council may use in future reports, including the Statement and subsequent Strategy. o conduct conversations in person or digitally if clear justification for need to digital methods is given. Target Groups (one focus group per target group, 13 target groups in total) a. Ethnic Communities i. South Asian Communities ii. African and Caribbean Communities iii. Chinese, Korean & Vietnamese Communities iv. Central & Eastern European Communities b. Carers c. Adults with learning disabilities d. Adults with sensory impairments e. Adults with physical impairment f. Young Men aged

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acfb3183-896e-4790-9041-8669fd159300 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2022 - 23 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,481 |
| 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 | ORBITACX LIMITED TRADING AS INSIGHT NOW; TRUEMAN CHANGE MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75124000 - Administrative recreational, cultural and religious services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2023 at 22:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acfb3183-896e-4790-9041-8669fd159300

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acfb3183-896e-4790-9041-8669fd159300
  2nd August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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