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title: "QU463 - COVID-19 accessible resources for people with learning difficulties - AWARD"
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# QU463 - COVID-19 accessible resources for people with learning difficulties - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eec77a9f-64ec-4793-b818-2428b2902702

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council is set to execute a contract aimed at creating COVID-19 accessible resources for individuals with learning difficulties. This initiative, classified under community services and health, is currently in the award stage, with a contract value of £15,000. The contract period will commence on 24th March 2021 and conclude on 30th June 2021. The tender submission deadline was at noon on 23rd February 2021. This project involves close collaboration with local community organisations to generate multi-media, accessible information on COVID-19.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on health communications, graphic design, and multimedia production, particularly those experienced in creating accessible content. Companies that can demonstrate innovation in their output and have the capability to produce various formats such as text, video, and graphics will be well-positioned to compete. The project’s emphasis on collaboration with Birmingham City Council’s Public Health team further suggests that firms prepared to engage in partnership work will find opportunities for growth and visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

Birmingham City Council Public Health is looking to commission an organisation who can work effectively with local community organisations who support people with learning difficulties to develop more accessible information on COVID-19, testing, vaccination and maintaining wellbeing in accessible formats (e.g. text, video, graphics, animation, audio and photographs as appropriate) The requirements as a minimum should include the following service: o Initial research and understanding of the information needs and topics to be covered by the resources which will include for example information on: lockdown rules, shielding guidance testing and information about the vaccine. o Creation of easy read information about the latest issues relating to COVID-19 in England o Production of easy read guidance of visiting in supported living services and hospitals, as well as exercising with support and away from your local area, when there is more information available. o Production of videos on the latest issues relating to coronavirus in England, including lockdown rules, shielding guidance testing and information about the vaccine. o Products to be shared with Birmingham City Council Public Health. The successful provider will work closely with Public Health to ensure quality, consistency and progression through email, meetings, reporting and risk updates. o Public Health welcomes an innovative approach to the provision of effective resources in this area. The materials should include a range of multi-media formats (e.g. text, video, graphics, animation, audio and photographs) as appropriate. o The provider will be responsible for gathering the required permission to include new and existing multimedia resources at a cost to be included in the total award available. o Regular review of the materials will need to be undertaken with final quality assurance process to ensure that the content and presentation of the materials are of the highest possible standard. The contract will run from March 2021 to 30th June 2021. 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 23rd February 2021 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/eb494f10-95e9-4094-b7d0-f2edbba35e5a |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLUTIONS 4 HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 22315000 - Photographs
- 32417000 - Multimedia networks
- 64212300 - Multimedia Message Service (MMS) services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 79822500 - Graphic design services
- 79961000 - Photographic services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2021 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb494f10-95e9-4094-b7d0-f2edbba35e5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb494f10-95e9-4094-b7d0-f2edbba35e5a
  23rd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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