--- title: "PQ0551 - Circle of Friends Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b01ce62a-f17d-4562-bcca-94389fced803" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b01ce62a-f17d-4562-bcca-94389fced803" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b01ce62a-f17d-4562-bcca-94389fced803.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b01ce62a-f17d-4562-bcca-94389fced803.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-30" --- # PQ0551 - Circle of Friends Programme Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b01ce62a-f17d-4562-bcca-94389fced803 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b01ce62a-f17d-4562-bcca-94389fced803) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b01ce62a-f17d-4562-bcca-94389fced803.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council invites tenders for the "PQ0551 - Circle of Friends Programme," a youth intervention initiative under the Birmingham Community Safety Partnership's (BCSP) Violence Reduction Board. The programme targets young people aged 10-14 in the West Midlands, aiming to provide support and intervention to reduce the risks leading to serious violence. This 12-month contract, running from November 2024 to November 2025, falls under the categories of youth education services, welfare services for children and young people, and social work. Interested organisations must register and submit their tenders via the 'in-tend' system by noon on 18th October 2024. This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in youth services and community safety to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their expertise. Businesses with local knowledge and experience in dealing with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), trauma-informed approaches, and youth group interventions would be highly suited to compete. Additionally, this contract encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, offering a chance for these organisations to contribute to a vital social cause while fostering their own growth and development within the community. ## Notice Birmingham City Council (the Council) has made a clear commitment to becoming an excellent commissioning-based authority. The Council on behalf of Birmingham Community Safety Partnerships (BCSP) Violence Reduction Board (VRB) wishes to invest in young people aged 10-14 as a 'group' of friends, peers, siblings or known associates who may be at risk from the many challenges which can lead to serious violence. The BCSP ('the partnership') seeks to commission an organisation with local knowledge and experience to manage and deliver the Circle of Friends programme, a programme of support and intervention for groups of young people The successful provider will ensure continuous training and professional development of their staff, that is relevant to understanding and improving the lives and experiences of the young people they work with e.g. understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), trauma informed approaches, improving confidence, improving social skills etc. Circle of Friends aims to provide young people with the tools to manage peer pressure and conflict resolution. It aims to reduce the negative cycle of poly-victimisation that can lead to future perpetration of violence. Circle of Friends will be an evolutionary model; where the framework of group work, 1 to 1 and activities are decided and driven by the outcomes that the young people are aiming to achieve collectively and individually. It aims to be dynamic and respond to their needs. This contract will be for a period of 12 months commencing November 2024 until November 2025. 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: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 18th October 2024 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/49453159-2ed2-4fd5-8d44-3f42b8c0b075 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Nov 2024 - 12 Nov 2025 | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80310000 - Youth education services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 30 Sep 2024 at 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49453159-2ed2-4fd5-8d44-3f42b8c0b075 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49453159-2ed2-4fd5-8d44-3f42b8c0b075 30th September 2024 - 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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