P0942_2024 - Community Engagement Partners - AWARD

The Council wishes to establish contracts with 6 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.

The services to be procured have been set out in sublots as shown in the table below:

Lot 1Ai - Indian Lot 1Aii - Pakistani Lot 1Aiii - Bangladeshi Lot 1Bi - Somali Lot1Ci - Polish Lot1Cii - Romanian

This will be achieved through a variety of methods, including:

o Dissemination of Public Health key information through existing or new networks o Delivery of four focus groups per year o Delivery of one project to reduce health inequalities per year, co-created with the target community. o Delivery of four training sessions for health professionals on cultural intelligence o Produce annual summary reports.

The contracts will be for 2 years commencing October 2024, with an option to extend for a further period of 1 year, subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary availability.

Potential suppliers may apply for one / multiple sublots. Separate contracts will be awarded for sub lot.

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 27th September 2024 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc