Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cde-2d80-737f-8484-3606b445149d/p0942-community-engagement-partners-and-academic-partner-award awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # P0942 - Community Engagement Partners and Academic Partner - AWARD [Birmingham City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/birmingham-city-council) Incumbent usually keeps it Estimated value Not stated Published 20 Nov 2024 Deadline Closed 9 May 2024 ## 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 wishes to establish contracts with 13 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 will be procured as set out in the following Lots / sub lots listed below: - Lot 1 Ethnic Communities - Lot 2 Faith Communities - Lot 3 LGBTQ and Communities - Lot 4 Communities with a Disability - Lot 5 Academic Partner 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. There is also a requirement for an academic partner to work with all of the 13 deep engagement partners. The academic partner will be responsible for: o Training the deep engagement partners in community-based approaches o Providing focus group training for the deep engagement partners o Providing networking opportunities between the providers to share emerging learnings and best practice. o 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. Potential suppliers may apply for one / multiple or all lots. The contracts will be for of 2 years commencing on July 2024, with an option to extend for a further period of 1 year, subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary availability. 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 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: Your completed tender submission should be returned by 2pm on 9th May 2024 via the 'in-tend' system [in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc) 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/45b46c6e-d55b-4082-9ddf-ba6ea556953d) 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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