--- title: "PQ0256 - Ethnographic Research Study for the Birmingham Children's Partnership" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ad87ec95-96b9-4b5e-89ff-c468011d2fb9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ad87ec95-96b9-4b5e-89ff-c468011d2fb9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad87ec95-96b9-4b5e-89ff-c468011d2fb9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad87ec95-96b9-4b5e-89ff-c468011d2fb9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2020-09-23" --- # PQ0256 - Ethnographic Research Study for the Birmingham Children's Partnership Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad87ec95-96b9-4b5e-89ff-c468011d2fb9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ad87ec95-96b9-4b5e-89ff-c468011d2fb9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad87ec95-96b9-4b5e-89ff-c468011d2fb9.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is seeking a provider for an ethnographic research study titled "PQ0256 - Ethnographic Research Study for the Birmingham Children's Partnership". This procurement is classified under research consultancy services with a focus on health and social work. The tender is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 9 am on 5th October 2020. The contract is scheduled to commence on 19th October 2020 and will last for five months, concluding on 19th March 2021. The project will involve exploring the lived experiences of local children and young people, gathering insights to inform the redesign of their services. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialised in research consultancy, social services, or those with a background in qualitative studies. Companies that offer research services and are familiar with community engagement, as well as those that can facilitate workshops and knowledge-sharing events, would be well-positioned to compete. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can enhance their visibility and establish connections within the public sector, particularly in relation to improving community services for children and families in Birmingham. ## Notice Birmingham Children's Partnership (BCP) requires a provider to carry out an ethnographic, qualitative research study exploring the lived experience of 24 local children and young people (CYP) and their families. The purpose of the study is as follows : 1. To gain in-depth insight into the people's experience of children and young people's universal and acute services. 2. To use the knowledge gained to feed into the redesign of children and young people's universal and acute services. 3. To support the development of a culture change across children and young people's services, promoting a culture of compassion and empathy in the city's public sector workforce. Outputs include the production of a glossy A5 publication, the delivery of ten workshops with staff, and the delivery of a knowledge sharing event towards the end of the contract period. This contract will be for a period of 5 months commencing 19/10/20 until 19/03/21. 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 9 am on 5th October 2020 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/a05b2c00-03b7-4b23-9384-f971902dc8df | | 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 | 23 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Oct 2020 - 19 Mar 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy 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 - 73110000 - Research services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79311400 - Economic research services - 79315000 - Social research services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 23 Sep 2020 at 11:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a05b2c00-03b7-4b23-9384-f971902dc8df - 23 Sep 2020 at 11:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a05b2c00-03b7-4b23-9384-f971902dc8df - 16 Sep 2020 at 15:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a05b2c00-03b7-4b23-9384-f971902dc8df - 15 Sep 2020 at 00:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a05b2c00-03b7-4b23-9384-f971902dc8df ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a05b2c00-03b7-4b23-9384-f971902dc8df 23rd September 2020 - 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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