--- title: "PQ0453 - Birmingham Black History Month (BHM) Co-ordinator" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d54617d9-9737-4733-be87-df82714f6569" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d54617d9-9737-4733-be87-df82714f6569" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d54617d9-9737-4733-be87-df82714f6569.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d54617d9-9737-4733-be87-df82714f6569.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2023-06-07" --- # PQ0453 - Birmingham Black History Month (BHM) Co-ordinator Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d54617d9-9737-4733-be87-df82714f6569 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d54617d9-9737-4733-be87-df82714f6569) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d54617d9-9737-4733-be87-df82714f6569.json) ## Summary The Birmingham Black History Month (BHM) Co-ordinator tender, issued by Birmingham City Council, aims to procure services for coordinating BHM events. The contract spans 5 months from 19th June 2023 to 30th November 2023, with Black History Month occurring in October annually. The opportunity includes two lots: Lot 1 for event coordination and Lot 2 for marketing campaigns. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of 19th June 2023. This tender presents business growth opportunities for service providers adept at event management, marketing, and cultural services. SMEs particularly stand to benefit, given the project's scope and Birmingham City Council's emphasis on community engagement. Businesses with experience in organising diverse and inclusive events and campaigns are well-suited to compete for this contract, showcasing Birmingham's rich African and Caribbean heritage and history across the city. ## Notice Birmingham City Council (the Council) requires a supplier to provide services for the coordination of Birmingham Black History Month. Black History Month (BHM) was first celebrated in the United Kingdom in 1987. Since then, the month of October has been dedicated to raising awareness of and celebrating our Black History through cultural events and activities. BHM is part of Birmingham City Council's (BCC) annual festivals and events programme which is overseen by the Cultural Development Service. The main purpose of this role is to offer people from all around Birmingham the opportunity to explore and learn about the history and heritage of our African and Caribbean communities and in particular their struggles, achievements, and contributions to Birmingham's rich heritage. BHM consists of many events and activities organised and managed by different organisations across the city and the coordinator's role is to raise the profile of BHM 2023 as below. Please note that you are able to apply in for either Lot 1 or Lot 2 or for both Lots together. This contract will be for a period of 5 months anticipated commencing 19th June 2023 until 30 November 2023 with Black History Month taking place during the month of October each year. The contract period includes preparation time prior to Black History Month, as well as a period for evaluation until the end of November for each delivery year. The successful provider(s) will be expected to deliver the services as required below: Lot 1 Develop, coordinate, administer and deliver a series of hybrid (in person and virtual) BHM micro launch events across the city at accessible venues to mark the beginning of the month-long commemoration of African and Caribbean history and achievement in Birmingham inc: 1. An aim to support a community launch event in each constituency (x10): Perry Barr, Sutton Coldfield, Erdington, Hodge Hill, Yardley, Ladywood, Hall Green, Selly Oak, Northfield and Edgbaston. 2. Working with community partners across the constituencies to facilitate the launch events 3. Working with the Council's departments to identify community partners and venues and event support 4. Produce a series of events which engage with each locality and its communities. 5. Ensure the launch events reach a diverse audience, reflecting the diversity of the City. 6. If only considering applying for Lot 1, support and implement an environmentally aware marketing approach for the promotion of the launch events including online and social media platforms with the organisation delivering Lot 2 below. Lot 2 Develop, collate content, produce, and distribute a BHM 2023 marketing campaign to raise awareness of the wide variety of BHM focused events across the city, inc,; 1. Review previous BHM brochures and online platforms to ensure the progression of and not duplication of the marketing campaign. 2. Ensure the campaign is inclusiv... 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/b2ffaba3-0529-4372-afa2-802f69d8662d | | 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 | 7 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Jun 2023 - 30 Nov 2023 | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets - 22150000 - Brochures - 79342000 - Marketing services - 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services - 79952000 - Event services - 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services ## Release History - 7 Jun 2023 at 12:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2ffaba3-0529-4372-afa2-802f69d8662d - 7 Jun 2023 at 12:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2ffaba3-0529-4372-afa2-802f69d8662d - 7 Jun 2023 at 12:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2ffaba3-0529-4372-afa2-802f69d8662d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2ffaba3-0529-4372-afa2-802f69d8662d 7th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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