--- title: "The Big Conversation - Community Engagement Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dcc33880-c927-4172-9da7-20b874c6b204" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dcc33880-c927-4172-9da7-20b874c6b204" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dcc33880-c927-4172-9da7-20b874c6b204.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dcc33880-c927-4172-9da7-20b874c6b204.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-01-29" --- # The Big Conversation - Community Engagement Project Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dcc33880-c927-4172-9da7-20b874c6b204 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dcc33880-c927-4172-9da7-20b874c6b204) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dcc33880-c927-4172-9da7-20b874c6b204.json) ## Summary Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting a tender for "The Big Conversation - Community Engagement Project" aimed at addressing obesity within the community. This open procurement process falls under the health and social work services category and is based in Dudley, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender period ends on 26th February 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2019 and continue until 30th November 2019. Interested businesses can participate by registering on the Dudley MBC e-tendering website for further details and documents. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in community engagement, health services, or public consultation, particularly those focused on engaging diverse groups. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement specifications indicate a suitability for their involvement. Businesses with a strong background in public health initiatives or experience in working with underrepresented communities, especially in tackling obesity and health inequalities, will find this tender particularly relevant. ## Notice Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council are seeking to recruit experienced members of the public to assist with tackling the current issues with obesity, through community engagement. To conduct a programme of deliberative inquiry with groups representing a cross-section of the communities most impacted by obesity - and focus specifically on children, young people and their families. In order to address the inequalities highlighted by our National Child Measurement Programme data, the council will focus on their most deprived areas and carry out targeted work to ensure BAME communities are fully engaged in the process. In particular, the council will seek the contribution of families given the significant influence a family has on a child's / young person's environment. Additional information: This exercise is being conducted in electronic format. Documents will be published to the Dudley MBC Black Country Business website. If you wish to take part please register with Dudley MBC e-tendering website (www.blackcountrybusiness.co.uk) and select the Register/Sign In button which is located on the left hand side of the Homepage. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e949072-c329-4226-b0e7-619fc0d8ed20 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 30 Nov 2019 | | 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 | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Dudley | | Postcode | DY1 1HF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley | | Local authority | Dudley | | Electoral ward | St. James's | | Westminster constituency | Dudley | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 29 Jan 2019 at 16:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e949072-c329-4226-b0e7-619fc0d8ed20 - 29 Jan 2019 at 16:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e949072-c329-4226-b0e7-619fc0d8ed20 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e949072-c329-4226-b0e7-619fc0d8ed20 29th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.dudley.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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