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title: "QU347 - Evidence Summary - BLACHIR - AWARD"
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# QU347 - Evidence Summary - BLACHIR - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e779bb0d-46ed-42b3-bfc2-0d3110e5ad96

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Birmingham City Council, in collaboration with Lewisham Council, for the contract titled "QU347 - Evidence Summary - BLACHIR - AWARD." This project falls under the services sector and encompasses research services, specifically focusing on ethnic inequalities within BAME groups. The tender period has concluded, with a submission deadline that was set for noon on 21st September 2020. The contract has been awarded, and the execution phase began on 19th October 2020 and is scheduled to end on 6th November 2020. Suppliers were required to use the Council's open e-tendering system, in-tend, to register their interest and submit quotations.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy, social research, and market research services. Companies that have expertise in examining health disparities, particularly within Black African and Black Caribbean communities, would find themselves well-suited to compete for such projects. The collaborative nature of this initiative encourages SMEs to participate, enhancing their profile while contributing to impactful community health outcomes. Additionally, this contract highlights a market demand for evidence-based studies that can address cultural sensitivities and health-related practices.

## Notice

Birmingham City Council and Lewisham Council Public Health Divisions share a joint aspiration to address and improve ethnic inequalities, through an increased understanding, appreciation, and engagement with BAME groups. This has resulted in a collaboration between the two local authorities to share knowledge and resources through a review process. The review will begin with the Black African and Black Caribbean communities, this will enable a more detailed and culturally sensitive approach to the review. We are looking to commission an evidence summary (literature review). This will encompass all research and relevant article published in English both currently and retrospectively to explore the theme of Early years, Pregnancy, and Parenthood in the Black African and Black Caribbean communities. The evidence-based summary will explore areas of interest relating to the theme: Starting well - Early years & Pregnancy o Infant mortality o Barriers to maternity services o Obesity Health-related Practices/Lifestyle o Culturally informed beliefs and attitudes towards health o Smoking, Physical Activity, Nutrition & Diet, Drugs & Alcohol o NHS inequalities access o Vaccinations and health checks Culture o British culture of African and Caribbean communities o Advocacy - minorities within minorities e.g. LGBT+, British Africans, and British Caribbean's affecting parenthood o Population characteristics e.g. education, housing, employment, and family setting. This contract will be for a period of weeks commencing 28th September 2020 until 26th October 2020. 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 21th September 2020 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecc08e07-41bf-4738-9d82-dc57cfbea99f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2020 - 6 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,610 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | WALSALL HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2020 at 14:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecc08e07-41bf-4738-9d82-dc57cfbea99f
- 12 Oct 2020 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecc08e07-41bf-4738-9d82-dc57cfbea99f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecc08e07-41bf-4738-9d82-dc57cfbea99f
  7th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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