--- title: "QU800 - Arts and Culture Seldom Heard Voices Focus groups" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d1f43d15-f859-42d9-98a7-f50fb7dc3007" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d1f43d15-f859-42d9-98a7-f50fb7dc3007" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1f43d15-f859-42d9-98a7-f50fb7dc3007.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1f43d15-f859-42d9-98a7-f50fb7dc3007.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-05-30" --- # QU800 - Arts and Culture Seldom Heard Voices Focus groups Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1f43d15-f859-42d9-98a7-f50fb7dc3007 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d1f43d15-f859-42d9-98a7-f50fb7dc3007) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1f43d15-f859-42d9-98a7-f50fb7dc3007.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council is currently seeking suppliers for the QU800 - Arts and Culture Seldom Heard Voices focus groups project, aimed at gathering insights from diverse community members in Birmingham. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for noon on 14th June 2022. The anticipated start date for the contract is July 2022, concluding with the final report due by 12th August 2022. This initiative falls under the provision of services to the community, highlighting an overarching goal to enhance the understanding of local arts and culture through various focus groups, targeting 13 specific demographics within the city. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in community engagement, social research, and cultural services. Companies that can effectively recruit and facilitate focus group discussions while ensuring a safe and inclusive environment will be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as their capabilities align with the aims of this project to capture the voices of underrepresented community members in Birmingham. The contract not only offers a chance to contribute to local cultural strategies but also fosters business growth through potential collaborations and networking within the community sector. ## 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/7bda1661-4aca-4cda-964e-ac5fff11547e | | 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 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2022 - 12 Aug 2022 | | 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 - 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 - 30 May 2022 at 13:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bda1661-4aca-4cda-964e-ac5fff11547e - 30 May 2022 at 11:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bda1661-4aca-4cda-964e-ac5fff11547e - 30 May 2022 at 11:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bda1661-4aca-4cda-964e-ac5fff11547e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bda1661-4aca-4cda-964e-ac5fff11547e 30th May 2022 - 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://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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