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.There is also a requirement for an academic partner to work with all of the 13 deep engagement partners. The services will be procured as set out in the following Lots / sub lots listed below:Lot 1 – Ethnic Communities Lot 2 – Faith CommunitiesLot 3 – LGBTQ and Communities Lot 4 – Communities with a DisabilityLot 5 – Academic PartnerPotential suppliers may apply for one / multiple or all lots. Separate contracts will be awarded for each Lot / sub lot.The contracts will be for of 2 years commencing on 1st July 2024, with an option to extend for a further period of 1 year, subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary availability.