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Contract Notice

Community Engagement Partners and Academic Partner

  • First published: 15 March 2024
  • Last modified: 15 March 2024

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-044873
Published by:
Birmingham City Council
Authority ID:
AA22066
Publication date:
15 March 2024
Deadline date:
08 May 2024
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The Council wishes to establish contracts with 13 deep community engagement partners to improve the understanding of the health requirements of Birmingham’s diverse communities.There is also a requirement for an academic partner to work with all of the 13 deep engagement partners. The services will be procured as set out in the following Lots / sub lots listed below:Lot 1 - Ethnic Communities Lot 2 - Faith CommunitiesLot 3 - LGBTQ and Communities Lot 4 - Communities with a DisabilityLot 5 - Academic PartnerPotential suppliers may apply for one / multiple or all lots. Separate contracts will be awarded for each Lot / sub lot.The contracts will be for of 2 years commencing on 1st July 2024, with an option to extend for a further period of 1 year, subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary availability.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Birmingham City Council

10 Woodcock Street

Birmingham

B4 7WB

UK

Contact person: Corporate Procurement Services

E-mail: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk

NUTS: UKG31

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.finditinbirmingham.com

Address of the buyer profile: www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address


Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:

www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Community Engagement Partners and Academic Partner

Reference number: P0942

II.1.2) Main CPV code

75200000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The Council wishes to establish contracts with 13 deep community engagement partners to improve the understanding of the health requirements of Birmingham’s diverse communities.There is also a requirement for an academic partner to work with all of the 13 deep engagement partners. The services will be procured as set out in the following Lots / sub lots listed below:Lot 1 - Ethnic Communities Lot 2 - Faith CommunitiesLot 3 - LGBTQ and Communities Lot 4 - Communities with a DisabilityLot 5 - Academic PartnerPotential suppliers may apply for one / multiple or all lots. Separate contracts will be awarded for each Lot / sub lot.The contracts will be for of 2 years commencing on 1st July 2024, with an option to extend for a further period of 1 year, subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary availability.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1 230 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1Aii

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1Aii - Ethnic Communities: Indian

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

75200000

85100000

80561000

98000000

85323000

85140000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG31


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This will be achieved through a variety of methods, including:• Dissemination of Public Health key information through existing or new networks• Delivery of four focus groups per year• Delivery of one project to reduce health inequalities per year, co-created with the target community.• Delivery of four training sessions for health professionals on cultural intelligence• Produce annual summary reports.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 30 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

With the option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 1Aiii

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1Aiii - Ethnic Communities: Pakistani

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

75200000

85323000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG31


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This will be achieved through a variety of methods, including:• Dissemination of Public Health key information through existing or new networks• Delivery of four focus groups per year• Delivery of one project to reduce health inequalities per year, co-created with the target community.• Delivery of four training sessions for health professionals on cultural intelligence• Produce annual summary reports.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 30 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

With an option to extend for a further period of 1 year, subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary availability.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 1Aiv

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1Aiv - Ethnic Communities: Bangladeshi

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

75200000

85100000

85323000

80561000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG31


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This will be achieved through a variety of methods, including:• Dissemination of Public Health key information through existing or new networks• Delivery of four focus groups per year• Delivery of one project to reduce health inequalities per year, co-created with the target community.• Delivery of four training sessions for health professionals on cultural intelligence• Produce annual summary reports.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 30 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

With an option to extend for a further period of 1 year, subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary availability.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 1B

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1B - Ethnic Communities: Caribbean

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

75200000

80500000

98000000

85323000

80510000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG31


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This must include engagement with a variety of Caribbean communities. The Communities Team recognises the importance of communities to identify local need, map community assets, co-produce solutions, create awareness of the solutions and evaluate the impact of the solutions. The Council requires providers covering five ethnic categories, three faith communities, two LGBTQ+ and three disability deep engagement partners to:• Increase awareness on community experiences of health inequalities.• Improve community health literacy.• Enhance community capability for collective control of programme to address health inequalities.• Bring the community voice, including seldom-heard voices, to strategy and policy development to address health inequalities more effectively.• To utilise existing community strengths and capabilities to identify and provide solutions for the communities’ health and wellbeing.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 90 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

With an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 1Ci

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1Ci - Ethnic Communities: African (must include Somali, Nigerian, Ghanaian, and Eritrean as a minimum)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

75200000

80500000

98000000

85323000

80561000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG31


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The African engagement partner is expected to complete specific activities with the Nigerian, Somali, Eritrean and Ghanaian population in Birmingham, as these were identified as the largest African population groups in the 2021 census. However, it is important to note that this Lot may also cover engagement with people of other African backgrounds.A provider can apply for the whole African Lot 1Ci, or 1 sub-Lot (e.g., Nigerian), or 2 sub-Lots (e.g., Somali and Eritrean), or 3 sub-Lots (e.g., Somali, Nigerian and Ghanaian) or all 4 sub-Lots (e.g., Nigerian, Somali, Ghanaian and Eritrean). Lot 1Ci African (must include Somali, Nigerian, Ghanaian, and Eritrean as a minimum) - £30,000 per year (£90,000 over a maximum of 3 years)Lot 1Cii Somali Only - £7,500 per year (£22,500 over a maximum of 3 years)Lot 1Ciii Nigerian Only - £7,500 per year (£22,500 over a maximum of 3 years)Lot 1Civ Ghanaian Only - £7,500 per year (£22,500 over a maximum of 3 years)Lot 1Cv Eritrean Only - £7,500 per year (£22,500 over a maximum of 3 years)Lot 1C will be awarded to a maximum of 4 providers.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 90 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

With an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 1Cii

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1Cii - Ethnic Communities: Somali Only

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80561000

85140000

85100000

85323000

75200000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG31


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Communities Team recognises the importance of communities to identify local need, map community assets, co-produce solutions, create awareness of the solutions and evaluate the impact of the solutions. • Increase awareness on community experiences of health inequalities.• Improve community health literacy.• Enhance community capability for collective control of programme to address health inequalities.• Bring the community voice, including seldom-heard voices, to strategy and policy development to address health inequalities more effectively.• To utilise existing community strengths and capabilities to identify and provide solutions for the communities’ health and wellbeing.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 22 500.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

With an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 1Ciii

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1Ciii - Ethnic Communities: Nigerian Only

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

75200000

80500000

85323000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG31


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Communities Team recognises the importance of communities to identify local need, map community assets, co-produce solutions, create awareness of the solutions and evaluate the impact of the solutions. • Increase awareness on community experiences of health inequalities.• Improve community health literacy.• Enhance community capability for collective control of programme to address health inequalities.• Bring the community voice, including seldom-heard voices, to strategy and policy development to address health inequalities more effectively.• To utilise existing community strengths and capabilities to identify and provide solutions for the communities’ health and wellbeing.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 22 500.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

With an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 1Civ

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1Civ - Ethnic Communities: Ghanaian Only

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

75200000

80500000

85100000

85323000

80561000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG31


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Communities Team recognises the importance of communities to identify local need, map community assets, co-produce solutions, create awareness of the solutions and evaluate the impact of the solutions. • Increase awareness on community experiences of health inequalities.• Improve community health literacy.• Enhance community capability for collective control of programme to address health inequalities.• Bring the community voice, including seldom-heard voices, to strategy and policy development to address health inequalities more effectively.• To utilise existing community strengths and capabilities to identify and provide solutions for the communities’ health and wellbeing.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 22 500.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

With an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 1Cv

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1Cv - Ethnic Communities: Eritrean Only

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

75200000

80500000

85100000

85323000

80561000

80510000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG31


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Communities Team recognises the importance of communities to identify local need, map community assets, co-produce solutions, create awareness of the solutions and evaluate the impact of the solutions. • Increase awareness on community experiences of health inequalities.• Improve community health literacy.• Enhance community capability for collective control of programme to address health inequalities.• Bring the community voice, including seldom-heard voices, to strategy and policy development to address health inequalities more effectively.• To utilise existing community strengths and capabilities to identify and provide solutions for the communities’ health and wellbeing.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 22 500.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

With an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 1Di

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1Di - Ethnic Communities: Central and Eastern European (must include Polish and Romanian as a minimum)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80561000

85100000

85323000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG31


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Central and Eastern Europe (or CEE) is a geopolitical term for the group of countries in Central Europe, Southeast Europe, Northern Europe and Eastern Europe. For the purposes of this tender the programme must include consideration of Polish and Romanian communities, based on population numbers identified in the 2021 census. However, it is important to note that this Lot may also cover engagement with other CEE populations, such as Ukrainians.A provider can apply for the whole Central and Eastern European Lot Di, 1 sub-Lot (e.g., Polish) or both sub-Lots (e.g., Polish and Romanian). Lot 1Di - Central and Eastern European (must include Polish and Romanian as a minimum) - £30,000 per year (£90,000 over a maximum of 3 years)Lot 1Dii - Polish Only - £15,000 per year (£45,000 over a maximum of 3 years)Lot 1Diii - Romanian Only - £15,000 per year (£45,000 over a maximum of 3 years)Lot 1D will be awarded to a maximum of 2 providers.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 90 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

With an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 1Dii

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1Dii - Ethnic Communities: Polish Only

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80561000

85100000

85323000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG31


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Communities Team recognises the importance of communities to identify local need, map community assets, co-produce solutions, create awareness of the solutions and evaluate the impact of the solutions. • Increase awareness on community experiences of health inequalities.• Improve community health literacy.• Enhance community capability for collective control of programme to address health inequalities.• Bring the community voice, including seldom-heard voices, to strategy and policy development to address health inequalities more effectively.• To utilise existing community strengths and capabilities to identify and provide solutions for the communities’ health and wellbeing.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 45 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

With an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 1Diii

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1Diii - Ethnic Communities: Romanian Only

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80561000

85100000

85323000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG31


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Communities Team recognises the importance of communities to identify local need, map community assets, co-produce solutions, create awareness of the solutions and evaluate the impact of the solutions. • Increase awareness on community experiences of health inequalities.• Improve community health literacy.• Enhance community capability for collective control of programme to address health inequalities.• Bring the community voice, including seldom-heard voices, to strategy and policy development to address health inequalities more effectively.• To utilise existing community strengths and capabilities to identify and provide solutions for the communities’ health and wellbeing.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 45 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

With an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 1E

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1E - Ethnic Community: Chinese

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80561000

85100000

85323000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG31


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This must include engagement with the Chinese community.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 90 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

With an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 2A

II.2.1) Title

Lot 2A - Faith Communities: Christian - must include engagement with Black-led churches and South Asian churches

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80561000

85100000

85323000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG31


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The community groups included within the faith strand of this programme have been selected based on the top three most common religions/faiths in Birmingham as outlined in the 2021 census.A single provider will be appointed for each of Lot 2A, Lot 2B and Lot 2C. A maximum of 3 providers will be appointed for Lot 2.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 90 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

With an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 2B

II.2.1) Title

Lot 2B - Faith Communities: Muslim - must include engagement with Muslims a variety of communities e.g., South Asian Muslims, Arab and/or Middle Eastern Muslims etc.

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80561000

85100000

85323000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG31


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The community groups included within the faith strand of this programme have been selected based on the top three most common religions/faiths in Birmingham as outlined in the 2021 census.A single provider will be appointed for Lot 2B..

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 90 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

With an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 2C

II.2.1) Title

Lot 2C - Faith Communities: Sikh Only

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80561000

85100000

85323000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG31


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

TThe community groups included within the faith strand of this programme have been selected based on the top three most common religions/faiths in Birmingham as outlined in the 2021 census.A single provider will be appointed for Lot 2C.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 90 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

With an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 3A

II.2.1) Title

Lot 3A - LGBTQ+ Communities: LGB+ (must include engagement with lesbian, gay and bisexual persons. This Lot may include engagement with other sexual minority identities)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80561000

80500000

85100000

85323000

75200000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG31


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The community groups included within the LGBTQ+ strand of this programme have been divided by sexual orientation and gender identity due to the disproportionate health inequalities faced among trans populations.Lot 3A LGB+ (must include engagement with lesbian, gay and bisexual persons. This Lot may include engagement with other sexual minority identities) - £30,000 per year (£90,000 over a maximum of 3 years)Lot 3B Trans (should include engagement with a variety of gender identities include binary trans and non-binary persons)= £30,000 per year (£90,000 over a maximum of 3 years)A maximum of 2 providers will be appointed for Lot 3.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 90 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

With an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 3B

II.2.1) Title

Lot 3B - LGBTQ+ Communities: Trans (should include engagement with a variety of gender identities include binary trans and non-binary persons)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80561000

85140000

85100000

85323000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG31


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The community groups included within the LGBTQ+ strand of this programme have been divided by sexual orientation and gender identity due to the disproportionate health inequalities faced among trans populations.Trans (should include engagement with a variety of gender identities include binary trans and non-binary persons)A maximum of 2 providers will be appointed for Lot 3.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 90 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

With an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 4A

II.2.1) Title

Lot 4A - Communities with a Disability: d/Deaf and Hearing Loss

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80561000

85100000

85323000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG31


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lots 4A and Lot 4B have been identified through previous engagement partner work, highlighting the importance of having separate project allocations for communities who are d/Deaf and communities experiencing sight loss / blindness. There is also an opportunity for a Provider to select a specific community for Lot 4C based on how disability is defined in the Equality Act 2010.Lot 4A - d/Deaf and Hearing Loss - £30,000 per year (£90,000 over a maximum of 3 years)Lot 4B - Sight Loss and Blindness - £30,000 per year (£90,000 over a maximum of 3 years)Lot 4C - [Insert Community] Only - £30,000 per year (£90,000 over a maximum of 3 years)If applying for this lot, your bid must clearly identify the community and rationale for choosing this community. The bid should include population size, specific needs for the community and any projects already completed/in development. You should choose the community based on how disability is defined as per the Equality Act 2010. A maximum of 3 providers will be appointed for Lot 4.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 90 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

With an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 4B

II.2.1) Title

Lot 4B - Communities with a Disability: Sight Loss and Blindness

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80561000

85100000

85323000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG31


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lots 4A and Lot 4B have been identified through previous engagement partner work, highlighting the importance of having separate project allocations for communities who are d/Deaf and communities experiencing sight loss / blindness.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 90 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

With an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 4C

II.2.1) Title

Lot 4C - Communities with a Disability: Insert Community Only

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80561000

85100000

85323000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG31


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

If applying for this lot, your bid must clearly identify the community and rationale for choosing this community. The bid should include population size, specific needs for the community and any projects already completed/in development. You should choose the community based on how disability is defined as per the Equality Act 2010.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 90 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

With an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Lot 5 - Academic Partner

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

75200000

80500000

80561000

80510000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG31


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

There is also a need for an academic partner who will work with all of the 13 deep engagement partners, they will be responsible for:• Training the deep engagement partners in community-based approaches• Providing focus group training for the deep engagement partners• Providing networking opportunities between the providers to share emerging learnings and best practice.• Evaluating the effectiveness of the work that the deep engagement partners are doing linking to the aims of the deep engagement partners outlined above. The evaluation should also link to the Powered by People Plan "how we know we’re making a difference" by utilising evaluation tools and measures as they are developed.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 60 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

With an option to extend for a further period of 1 year, subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary availability

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:

Further details will be provided in the tender documentation.

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.2) Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 08/05/2024

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 08/05/2024

Local time: 12:00

Place:

Opening ceremony

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.3) Additional information

The Council wishes to establish contracts with 13 deep community engagement partners to improve the understanding of the health requirements of Birmingham’s diverse communities. To identify local health need, map community assets, and co-produce solutions. This will be achieved through a variety of methods, including:• Dissemination of Public Health key information through existing or new networks• Delivery of four focus groups per year• Delivery of one project to reduce health inequalities per year, co-created with the target community.• Delivery of four training sessions for health professionals on cultural intelligence• Produce annual summary reports.There is also a requirement for an academic partner to work with all of the 13 deep engagement partners. The academic partner will be responsible for:• Training the deep engagement partners in community-based approaches• Providing focus group training for the deep engagement partners• Providing networking opportunities between the providers to share emerging learnings and best practice.• Evaluating the effectiveness of the work that the deep engagement partners are doing linking to the aims of the deep engagement partners outlined above. The evaluation should also link to the Powered by People Plan "how we know we’re making a difference" by utilising evaluation tools and measures as they are developed.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 Invitation to Tender (ITT) 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 Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 8th May 2024 via the ‘in-tend’ system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

High Court of Justice

London

WC2A 2LL

UK

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

14/03/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
85323000 Community health services Social services
85100000 Health services Health and social work services
80561000 Health training services Health and first-aid training services
85140000 Miscellaneous health services Health services
98000000 Other community, social and personal services Other Services
75200000 Provision of services to the community Administration, defence and social security services
80510000 Specialist training services Training services
80500000 Training services Education and training services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Admin contact:
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Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
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