QU326 - Ladywood Resident Engagement Services

The Council wishes to appoint an organisation (or an organisation leading a consortium) experienced in the engagement and empowerment of residents in major regeneration schemes, with strong demonstrable links to the local community to effectively engage residents and school pupils in the regeneration of the Ladywood Estate area, to ensure the development of good quality well designed, sustainable, efficient, affordable and well managed housing and open spaces with high community value, that meets the current and future needs of residents.

Engagement activities with residents will cover the procurement period for a Development/Investment Partner(s) for the Ladywood Estate Regeneration area, and the generation of a masterplan for the development of the area.

The organisation will provide independent advice and guidance to residents on the design and delivery processes of the Ladywood Estate Regeneration Scheme

Skills and experience required

o Expertise in resident consultation stakeholder engagement and resident empowerment in major regeneration schemes; o Experience of working in B16 area with the community and community organisations; o Experience of working with elected members of local government; o Experience of working with schools and developing school teaching packs and materials; o Experience of working with and engaging hard to reach groups; o Understanding of housing development and regeneration process and principles; o Ability to analyse data and produce a report of findings; o Ability to run meetings and workshops virtually if physical meetings are not possible. o An operational understanding of current data protection legislation.

This contract will be for a period of 3 years commencing in September 2020.

The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation.

If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000.

Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 7th August 2020 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal.

Delivery Notes

Birmingham

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No