--- title: "QU337 - Community Researcher Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-adaa6b8b-07f2-49a7-98b5-9c9277400d8e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-adaa6b8b-07f2-49a7-98b5-9c9277400d8e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-adaa6b8b-07f2-49a7-98b5-9c9277400d8e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-adaa6b8b-07f2-49a7-98b5-9c9277400d8e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2020-12-09" --- # QU337 - Community Researcher Training Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adaa6b8b-07f2-49a7-98b5-9c9277400d8e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-adaa6b8b-07f2-49a7-98b5-9c9277400d8e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-adaa6b8b-07f2-49a7-98b5-9c9277400d8e.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is inviting tenders for the "QU337 - Community Researcher Training" project, aimed at improving pregnancy outcomes in seldom heard communities affected by high infant mortality rates. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 6th January 2021. The contract period will commence on 4th January 2021 and conclude on 30th June 2021. This initiative falls under the industry category of training services, specifically targeting social and community health sectors, with delivery to take place in Birmingham, West Midlands. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community training, health education, and social services to engage with vulnerable populations and contribute to the reduction of infant mortality rates. Companies with expertise in qualitative research training, relationship building within communities, and facilitation of discussions around health issues are well-suited to compete. By participating in this procurement, successful bidders could establish valuable partnerships with local authorities and community organisations, thus expanding their reach and impact in the region. ## Notice Birmingham has a particular set of circumstances that lead us to the desire to develop a new approach to working with our communities. There is a concern that infant mortality rates remain high and whereas in other areas this is beginning to change, this has not been the case across Birmingham. Pregnancies are not always planned and having relevant information and being healthy makes a difference to pregnancy outcomes. As part of shaping the approach to creating a positive discussion regarding the desire for pregnancy and preparation for pregnancy, Birmingham Public Health Division wants to commission an organisation to undertake Community Researcher Training. This training would be delivered with and for women within seldom heard target communities. It is expected that the training would enhance the skills and abilities of interested and engaged women, enabling them to further develop trusting relationships with women in their communities and undertake appropriate pregnancy discussions. It is expected that delivering this training, developing relationships and enabling community members to express their concerns and ideas around the topic of pregnancy through a two-way dialogue, will result in co-design of services to meet the needs of women within these communities. The training and any future conversations will help influence the development and ongoing delivery of an Infant Mortality Strategy for Birmingham which aims to reduce infant deaths across the City. We require a Provider to train women from targeted communities to: o Acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to undertake qualitative research i.e. Engaging and maintaining conversation on a chosen topic. o Enable and facilitate conversations with other women within their community o Be able to act as a link between BCC Commissioner and their community from which they live o Be able to act as a community resource, engaging with public services e.g. Council, NHS services, by sharing views of the community and facilitating a two-way conversation. The contract will run from February 2021 to 30th June 2021 and the provider will be required to have completed the training no later than the 30th 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 complete... 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/59fd2d51-c079-4769-8386-559e70e15792 | | 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 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Feb 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 - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80531200 - Technical training services - 80561000 - Health training services - 85323000 - Community health services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 9 Dec 2020 at 13:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59fd2d51-c079-4769-8386-559e70e15792 - 7 Dec 2020 at 13:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59fd2d51-c079-4769-8386-559e70e15792 - 24 Nov 2020 at 00:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59fd2d51-c079-4769-8386-559e70e15792 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59fd2d51-c079-4769-8386-559e70e15792 9th December 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/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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