--- title: "QU463 - COVID-19 accessible resources for people with learning difficulties" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bb04b329-c790-4aa1-935f-ff6ecf617fc9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb04b329-c790-4aa1-935f-ff6ecf617fc9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb04b329-c790-4aa1-935f-ff6ecf617fc9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb04b329-c790-4aa1-935f-ff6ecf617fc9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-02-09" --- # QU463 - COVID-19 accessible resources for people with learning difficulties Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb04b329-c790-4aa1-935f-ff6ecf617fc9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb04b329-c790-4aa1-935f-ff6ecf617fc9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb04b329-c790-4aa1-935f-ff6ecf617fc9.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is currently conducting a tendering process for the project titled "QU463 - COVID-19 accessible resources for people with learning difficulties." This initiative falls within the health and social work services sector, with a focus on community service provision. The tender is based in Birmingham, West Midlands, with submissions due by noon on 23rd February 2021. The contract period is set to commence from 21st March 2021 and conclude on 30th June 2021. The procurement method being employed for this opportunity is an open tender administered through the council's e-tendering system, in-tend. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in the creation of accessible information and multimedia content, particularly those experienced in health communications, graphic design, and community engagement. Companies adept at producing materials in various formats—including text, video, and audio—will be well-equipped to meet the requirements outlined in this tender. Firms that have a strong understanding of the needs of people with learning difficulties and can deliver innovative and high-quality resources will find this tender aligns with their capabilities and growth strategies. ## Notice Birmingham City Council Public Health is looking to commission an organisation who can work effectively with local community organisations who support people with learning difficulties to develop more accessible information on COVID-19, testing, vaccination and maintaining wellbeing in accessible formats (e.g. text, video, graphics, animation, audio and photographs as appropriate) The requirements as a minimum should include the following service: o Initial research and understanding of the information needs and topics to be covered by the resources which will include for example information on: lockdown rules, shielding guidance testing and information about the vaccine. o Creation of easy read information about the latest issues relating to COVID-19 in England o Production of easy read guidance of visiting in supported living services and hospitals, as well as exercising with support and away from your local area, when there is more information available. o Production of videos on the latest issues relating to coronavirus in England, including lockdown rules, shielding guidance testing and information about the vaccine. o Products to be shared with Birmingham City Council Public Health. The successful provider will work closely with Public Health to ensure quality, consistency and progression through email, meetings, reporting and risk updates. o Public Health welcomes an innovative approach to the provision of effective resources in this area. The materials should include a range of multi-media formats (e.g. text, video, graphics, animation, audio and photographs) as appropriate. o The provider will be responsible for gathering the required permission to include new and existing multimedia resources at a cost to be included in the total award available. o Regular review of the materials will need to be undertaken with final quality assurance process to ensure that the content and presentation of the materials are of the highest possible standard. The contract will run from March 2021 to 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 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/9185a975-89b2-4fc7-9593-90e368b66cde | | 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 - 64 - Postal and telecommunications 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 - 32417000 - Multimedia networks - 64212300 - Multimedia Message Service (MMS) services - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 79822500 - Graphic design services - 79961000 - Photographic services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 9 Feb 2021 at 16:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9185a975-89b2-4fc7-9593-90e368b66cde ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9185a975-89b2-4fc7-9593-90e368b66cde 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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