Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cb8-1e1b-7100-864e-121b651f1d43/qu555-relationship-with-ageing-focus-groups-award awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # QU555 - Relationship with Ageing Focus Groups - AWARD [Birmingham City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/birmingham-city-council) Incumbent usually keeps it Estimated value Not stated Published 30 Apr 2023 Deadline Closed 31 Jan 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Council's Public Health Team are looking to commission a series of focus groups in Birmingham, with the overarching aim to gain a deeper insight into different population group's relationship with getting older and their values and priorities associated with the ageing process. The specific challenges facing less well-reached population groups will also be explored. The findings of these groups will inform the ongoing work of the older adult's team for 2022/23 and beyond, including the older adult's strategy that will incorporate a preventative approach and provide longer term priorities. Findings will also be shared, with the aim of supporting our partners in their local work. The Council are seeking to fund up to 15 different focus groups listed below: ### Lot A - Ex-prisoners Lot B - Black African (including Somali, Eritrean, Ugandan) Lot C - South Asian (including Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi) ### Lot D - Black Caribbean ### Lot E - First or second-generation migrants Lot F - Homeless people, including rough sleepers and those living in temporary accommodation ### Lot G - Veterans Lot H - Younger person forward reflective group (aged 40 and below) Lot I - People of working age with 2 or more long term health conditions including mental health conditions or physical disability e.g. diabetes, COPD Lot J - 'Just managing' individuals at or below the Minimum Income Standard (MIS) Lot K - Unpaid carers, including those caring for individuals with dementia Lot L - Recent diagnosis of dementia ### Lot M - LGBT+ Lot N - Community groups of interest not specified above. Providers applying for lot 5 must still adhere to all specification requirements listed in this document. Providers applying for this lot must provide robust evidence of need. Lot O - Community groups of interest not specified above. Providers applying for lot 5 must still adhere to all specification requirements listed in this document. Providers applying for this lot must provide robust evidence of need. Providers can submit a tender for more than one targeted focus group population (if bidding for multiple lots. The Council will award the contracts to one provider per focus group. This contract will be for a period of 6 months commencing March 2023. 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 [in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc](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: ... Read full description ## CPV classification Provision of services to the community Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/56889baf-cf0e-40d5-bba2-0f324da8ffd2) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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