QU341 - Faith-based Communities support for Covid-19 Campaign - AWARD

Public Health Division is inviting organisations from faith-based organisations to apply for funding to provide COVID-19 and Test and Trace messages to the communities they support throughout Birmingham, either separately or as part of a partnership consortium/ consortia bid. Islam is the 2nd most popular faith in Birmingham next to Christian. This is closely followed by Sikh and Hindu.

We are seeking tenders for the following faith-based communities:

Lot A - Islam Lot B - Sikhism Lot C - Hinduism Lot D - African led churches and African Caribbean led churches Lot E - Interfaith small faith communities

Tenders will require organisations to support citizens from these faiths and to be shared through interfaith organisations to ensure COVID-19 and Test and Trace messages are shared as widely as possible through trusted resources across all communities throughout Birmingham. It is anticipated that more than one provider will be required for this Lot. Partnership bids will also be welcome.

Timeframe for delivery: The Public Health Division will discuss the exact timescales once tenders are evaluated. We anticipate that the programme will last no longer than 7 months, however, should COVID 19 outbreak remain a significant issue beyond the contract period, we reserve the right to extend the operations under this contract for further 3 months.

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 15th September 2020 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc