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title: "PQ0551 - Circle of Friends Programme - AWARD"
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# PQ0551 - Circle of Friends Programme - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f883de13-1019-437d-8cbb-41dc05485b70

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council has awarded a contract for the "PQ0551 - Circle of Friends Programme" under the industry category of youth education services. This programme, commissioned on behalf of the Birmingham Community Safety Partnerships (BCSP) Violence Reduction Board (VRB), aims to support young people aged 10-14 who may be at risk of serious violence. The contract, awarded to The Children's Society for the amount of £136,000, will run from 27th January 2025 to 26th January 2026. Located in the West Midlands (postal code B4 7WB), the Council utilized an open procedure procurement method, with tender submissions due by noon on 18th October 2024.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses experienced in youth education and welfare services, particularly those with local expertise in addressing adverse childhood experiences and trauma-informed care. The programme's focus on professional development and continuous training offers an investment in human capital that can enhance service delivery. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the procurement method and programme goals align well with organisations dedicated to social work and related services. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses to contribute to local community safety while achieving growth through government contracts.

## Notice

Birmingham City Council (the Council) has made a clear commitment to becoming an excellent commissioning-based authority. The Council on behalf of Birmingham Community Safety Partnerships (BCSP) Violence Reduction Board (VRB) wishes to invest in young people aged 10-14 as a 'group' of friends, peers, siblings or known associates who may be at risk from the many challenges which can lead to serious violence. The BCSP ('the partnership') seeks to commission an organisation with local knowledge and experience to manage and deliver the Circle of Friends programme, a programme of support and intervention for groups of young people The successful provider will ensure continuous training and professional development of their staff, that is relevant to understanding and improving the lives and experiences of the young people they work with e.g. understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), trauma informed approaches, improving confidence, improving social skills etc. Circle of Friends aims to provide young people with the tools to manage peer pressure and conflict resolution. It aims to reduce the negative cycle of poly-victimisation that can lead to future perpetration of violence. Circle of Friends will be an evolutionary model; where the framework of group work, 1 to 1 and activities are decided and driven by the outcomes that the young people are aiming to achieve collectively and individually. It aims to be dynamic and respond to their needs. This contract will be for a period of 12 months commencing November 2024 until November 2025. 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: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 18th October 2024 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/5de08ca2-365a-4f1b-beeb-d592bbaa7b70 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £136,000 |
| 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 | THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2025 at 16:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5de08ca2-365a-4f1b-beeb-d592bbaa7b70

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5de08ca2-365a-4f1b-beeb-d592bbaa7b70
  7th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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