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title: "QU343 - Seldom Heard Conversations about Pregnancy - AWARD"
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# QU343 - Seldom Heard Conversations about Pregnancy - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dee32743-051c-438e-ab5e-a0c2478472e0

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## Summary

The Birmingham City Council initiated a tender process identified as "QU343 - Seldom Heard Conversations about Pregnancy," aimed at commissioning qualitative research through a series of focus group discussions addressing pregnancy-related issues. The tender is classified under health services within the CPV classification system, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The contract period runs from 16th November 2020 to 30th June 2021, and the finalized submission for quotations was due by noon on 30th October 2020. The procurement process is based in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on qualitative research and community engagement, particularly those with expertise in health and social work services. Organisations familiar with extensive community support networks and strategic stakeholder engagement, especially those serving underrepresented groups, would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find particular advantages in participating, given the emphasis on engaging diverse community perspectives in the contract's objectives.

## Notice

Birmingham Public Health Division is looking to commission a series of targeted focus group conversations about pregnancy, that includes 'one key question approach' that has been developed in the United States with communities that are rarely heard. These group conversations may need to take place over an internet platform such as Zoom or use other technological solutions such as WhatsApp. The findings from these conversations will help influence the development of the Infant Mortality Strategy that is aiming to reduce infant deaths in Birmingham. This service will engage with the following stakeholders such as: 1. Children Centres' 2. Voluntary sector organisations that are focused on supporting families 3. Voluntary sector organisations that focus on supporting particular ethnic groups 4. Birmingham First Steps We are looking to commission qualitative research with15 focus groups: o Providers will be required to recruit participants and o Providers will ensure that the setting for the focus group is a safe and psychologically informed environment which considers the needs of the focus group participants. o Providers will have established links with 'target communities (as listed below) to enable engagement, o Consideration of how focus groups can be undertaken virtually needs to be specified. o Each focus group should have a minimum of 10 participants, where possible. The contract will run from 16th November 2020 to 30th June 2021 and the provider will be required to provide a written report in word format no later than the 30th June 2021 which summarises the key findings and themes from the discussions. This includes quotes from focus group participants which highlight and relate to the key findings from the discussions. The provider will be expected to cover the following key areas of discussion: 1. Birth Control Beliefs & Choices 2 Attitude to the 'One Key Question' - Would you be happy to become pregnant within the next year? 3 Pregnancy Beliefs & Choices 4 Access to pregnancy related advice 5 Understanding and Practice about Pre-pregnancy behaviours and choices 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 30th October 2020...

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a473808-d79e-4d84-a882-2010493c17bd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ENIGMA CONSULTANCY COACHING SERVICES; GOLDEN ETHICS; MERIDA ASSOCIATES; ORBITACX LIMITED TRADING AS INSIGHT NOW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85312330 - Family-planning services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2020 at 00:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a473808-d79e-4d84-a882-2010493c17bd
- 4 Dec 2020 at 00:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a473808-d79e-4d84-a882-2010493c17bd
- 3 Dec 2020 at 11:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a473808-d79e-4d84-a882-2010493c17bd
- 2 Dec 2020 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a473808-d79e-4d84-a882-2010493c17bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a473808-d79e-4d84-a882-2010493c17bd
  4th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/

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