Award of Community Research Hub Contract to BVSC by Birmingham City Council
Birmingham City Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Community Research Hub Contract to BVSC by Birmingham City Council
Awarded 02 Jan 2024
Awarded02 Jan 2024
Value£239,280.71
SupplierBVSC
AgencyBirmingham City Council
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryResearch & Development
Expires in 2mo3y term, 95% elapsed
Awarded 2 Jan 2024Expires 1 Jan 2027
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Birmingham City Council awarded a contract to BVSC for the provision of a community research hub.
The contract, valued at £239,280.71, is for a period of 3 years.
The hub aims to increase community research in Birmingham by bringing together expert advisors, community researchers, academics, and leaders to design and advise on the hub's development and delivery.
It provides a space where diverse community researchers representative of Birmingham's population can be recruited, trained, coordinated, and supported.
The hub will deliver 4 community research projects for the Public Health Division annually.
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