Contract

Community Engagement Partners and Academic Partner

  • Birmingham City Council

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-037590

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-044873

Published 20 November 2024, 5:15pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Birmingham City Council

10 Woodcock Street

Birmingham

B4 7WB

Contact

Corporate Procurement Services

Email

etendering@birmingham.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKG31 - Birmingham

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.finditinbirmingham.com

Buyer's address

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.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £1,230,000

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
  • 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
  • 85100000 - Health 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

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

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Price - Weighting: Price 30%

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 and break clause in year one.

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

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Price - Weighting: Price 30%

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 and break clause in year one.

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

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Price - Weighting: Price 30%

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 and break clause in year one.

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

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Price - Weighting: Price 30%

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 and break clause in year one.

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

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Price - Weighting: Price 30%

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 and break clause in year one.

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

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Price - Weighting: Price 30%

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 and break clause in year one.

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

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Price - Weighting: Price 30%

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 and break clause in year one.

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

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Price - Weighting: Price 30%

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 and break clause in year one.

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

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Price - Weighting: Price 30%

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 and break clause in year one.

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

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Price - Weighting: Price 30%

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 and break clause in year one.

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

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Price - Weighting: Price 30%

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 and break clause in year one.

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

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Price - Weighting: Price 30%

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 and break clause in year one.

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

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Price - Weighting: Price 30%

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 and break clause in year one.

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

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Price - Weighting: Price 30%

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 and break clause in year one.

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

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Price - Weighting: Price 30%

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 and break clause in year one.

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

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Price - Weighting: Price 30%

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 and break clause in year one.

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

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Price - Weighting: Price 30%

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 and break clause in year one.

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

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Price - Weighting: Price 30%

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 and break clause in year one.

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

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Price - Weighting: Price 30%

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 and break clause in year one.

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

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Price - Weighting: Price 30%

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 and break clause in year one.

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

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Price - Weighting: Price 30%

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 and break clause in year one.

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

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Price - Weighting: Price 30%

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 and break clause in year one.

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 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2024/S 000-008144


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

P0942

Lot No

1B

Title

Caribbean

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 August 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Mindseye Development CIC

2 Endson Grove

Birmingham

B44 0QH

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £89,999

Total value of the contract/lot: £89,999


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

P0942

Lot No

1Ci

Title

African (this is a broad group within the region but include Somali, Nigerian, Eritrean and Ghanaian)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 August 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ilera Health Ltd

63 Shoveller Drive Apley

Telford

TF1 6GQ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £81,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £81,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

P0942

Lot No

1E

Title

Chinese

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 August 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Chinese Community Centre

99 Bradford Street, Digbeth

Birmingham

B12 0NS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £89,762.4

Total value of the contract/lot: £89,762.4


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

P0942

Lot No

2A

Title

Christian (this must include Black-led churches and South Asian churches)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

3 October 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Lifeline Community Projects

LifeLine House, 25 Neville Road, Dagenham

Essex

RM8 3QS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £85,455

Total value of the contract/lot: £85,455


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

P0942

Lot No

2B

Title

Muslim (this must include Muslims a variety of communities e.g., South Asian Muslims, Arab and/or Middle Eastern Muslims)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

24 September 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ashiana Community Project

ACP Group, 21-25 Grantham Road, Sparkbrook

Birmingham

B11 1LU

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £88,998

Total value of the contract/lot: £88,998


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

P0942

Lot No

2C

Title

Sikh

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

3 October 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Lifeline Community Projects

LifeLine House, 25 Neville Road, Dagenham

Essex

RM8 3QS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £85,455

Total value of the contract/lot: £85,455


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

P0942

Lot No

3A

Title

LGB+ (this must include lesbian, gay and bisexual persons and other sexual minority identities)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 November 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Birmingham LGBT

Birmingham LGBT Centre, 8-40 Holloway Circus

Birmingham

B1 1EQ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £89,316

Total value of the contract/lot: £89,316


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

P0942

Lot No

3B

Title

Trans (this must include variety of gender identities include binary trans and non-binary persons)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 November 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Birmingham LGBT

Birmingham LGBT Centre, 8-40 Holloway Circus

Birmingham

B1 1EQ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £89,316

Total value of the contract/lot: £89,316


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

P0942

Lot No

4A

Title

Deaf and Hearing Loss

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

27 August 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bid Services

Deaf Cultural Centre, Ladywood Road

Birmingham

B16 8SZ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £90,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £90,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

P0942

Lot No

4B

Title

Sight loss and blind

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 August 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Focus Birmingham

48-62 Woodville Road, Harborne

Birmingham

B17 PAT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £85,891.95

Total value of the contract/lot: £85,891.95


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

P0942

Lot No

4C

Title

Community with a disability, choice up to applicant

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 August 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Focus Birmingham

48-62 Woodville Road, Harborne

Birmingham

B17 PAT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £84,273.76

Total value of the contract/lot: £84,273.76


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

P0942

Lot No

5

Title

Academic Partner

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

8 October 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Social Machines Limited

1 Livingstone Road

Southsea

PO5 1RS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £57,390

Total value of the contract/lot: £57,390


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

For Lot 1Ai - Indian, Lot 1Aii - Pakistani, Lot 1Aiii - Bangladeshi, Lot 1Bi - Somali, Lot1Ci - Polish, Lot1Cii - Romanian will be re-tendered.

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court of Justice

London

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom