- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1Aii - Ethnic Communities: Indian
- Lot 1Aiii - Ethnic Communities: Pakistani
- Lot 1Aiv - Ethnic Communities: Bangladeshi
- Lot 1B - Ethnic Communities: Caribbean
- Lot 1Ci - Ethnic Communities: African (must include Somali, Nigerian, Ghanaian, and Eritrean as a minimum)
- Lot 1Cii - Ethnic Communities: Somali Only
- Lot 1Ciii - Ethnic Communities: Nigerian Only
- Lot 1Civ - Ethnic Communities: Ghanaian Only
- Lot 1Cv - Ethnic Communities: Eritrean Only
- Lot 1Di - Ethnic Communities: Central and Eastern European (must include Polish and Romanian as a minimum)
- Lot 1Dii - Ethnic Communities: Polish Only
- Lot 1Diii - Ethnic Communities: Romanian Only
- Lot 1E - Ethnic Community: Chinese
- Lot 2A - Faith Communities: Christian - must include engagement with Black-led churches and South Asian churches
- 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.
- Lot 2C - Faith Communities: Sikh Only
- Lot 5 - Academic Partner
- Lot 3A - LGBTQ+ Communities: LGB+ (must include engagement with lesbian, gay and bisexual persons. This Lot may include engagement with other sexual minority identities)
- Lot 3B - LGBTQ+ Communities: Trans (should include engagement with a variety of gender identities include binary trans and non-binary persons)
- Lot 4A - Communities with a Disability: d/Deaf and Hearing Loss
- Lot 4B - Communities with a Disability: Sight Loss and Blindness
- Lot 4C - Communities with a Disability: Insert Community Only
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Birmingham City Council
10 Woodcock Street
Birmingham
B4 7WB
Contact
Corporate Procurement Services
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG31 - Birmingham
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
one.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 above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned 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
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Community Engagement Partners and Academic Partner
Reference number
P0942
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,230,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1Aii - Ethnic Communities: Indian
Lot No
1Aii
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85100000 - Health services
- 80561000 - Health training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £30,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1Aiii - Ethnic Communities: Pakistani
Lot No
1Aiii
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £30,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1Aiv - Ethnic Communities: Bangladeshi
Lot No
1Aiv
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 80561000 - Health training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £30,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1B - Ethnic Communities: Caribbean
Lot No
1B
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 80500000 - Training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £90,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1Ci - Ethnic Communities: African (must include Somali, Nigerian, Ghanaian, and Eritrean as a minimum)
Lot No
1Ci
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 80500000 - Training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 80561000 - Health training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £90,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1Cii - Ethnic Communities: Somali Only
Lot No
1Cii
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80561000 - Health training services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £22,500
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1Ciii - Ethnic Communities: Nigerian Only
Lot No
1Ciii
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 80500000 - Training services
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £22,500
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1Civ - Ethnic Communities: Ghanaian Only
Lot No
1Civ
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 80500000 - Training services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 80561000 - Health training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £22,500
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1Cv - Ethnic Communities: Eritrean Only
Lot No
1Cv
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 80500000 - Training services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 80561000 - Health training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £22,500
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1Di - Ethnic Communities: Central and Eastern European (must include Polish and Romanian as a minimum)
Lot No
1Di
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80561000 - Health training services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £90,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1Dii - Ethnic Communities: Polish Only
Lot No
1Dii
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80561000 - Health training services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £45,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1Diii - Ethnic Communities: Romanian Only
Lot No
1Diii
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80561000 - Health training services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £45,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1E - Ethnic Community: Chinese
Lot No
1E
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80561000 - Health training services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This must include engagement with the Chinese community.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £90,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2A - Faith Communities: Christian - must include engagement with Black-led churches and South Asian churches
Lot No
2A
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80561000 - Health training services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £90,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.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.
Lot No
2B
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80561000 - Health training services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
two.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..
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £90,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2C - Faith Communities: Sikh Only
Lot No
2C
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80561000 - Health training services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £90,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5 - Academic Partner
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80561000 - Health training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £60,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.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
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.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)
Lot No
3A
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80561000 - Health training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £90,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3B - LGBTQ+ Communities: Trans (should include engagement with a variety of gender identities include binary trans and non-binary persons)
Lot No
3B
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80561000 - Health training services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £90,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4A - Communities with a Disability: d/Deaf and Hearing Loss
Lot No
4A
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80561000 - Health training services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £90,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4B - Communities with a Disability: Sight Loss and Blindness
Lot No
4B
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80561000 - Health training services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £90,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4C - Communities with a Disability: Insert Community Only
Lot No
4C
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80561000 - Health training services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £90,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.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.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
8 May 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
8 May 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Place
Opening ceremony
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.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
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of Justice
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom