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Voice and Influence DRAFT Commissioning Plan Consultation. Background. The Bristol Impact Fund Money set aside for equalities work The s takeholder group The new model. The BIF Principles. Two key challenges – Enabling influence and participation in the community.
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Voice and Influence DRAFT Commissioning Plan Consultation
Background • The Bristol Impact Fund • Money set aside for equalities work • The stakeholder group • The new model
The BIF Principles • Two key challenges – Enabling influence and participation in the community. Improving access to information, services and opportunities in the city and increasing digital inclusion. • Three ways of working - Building on the strengths of people and communities. Connecting people and organisations within and across communities. Helping people to help themselves and each other. • The impact Reduced disadvantage & inequality
Mayor’s Vision • Everybody benefits from the city’s success and no one is left behind • A city in which services and opportunities are accessible and where life chances and health are not determined by wealth
The Stakeholder Group • One contract compared to a number of smaller contracts • That the remit includes those who have protected characteristics and those who experience socio economic disadvantage • That the expected focus of the work is wider than the council and includes working with other key organisations and the business community to create a city approach. • That community services need to work towards being more financially independent due to the effect of shrinking budgets.
Key features • One contract • Inclusion of socio economic disadvantage • Intersectionality
The Needs Assessment • Voting levels in local elections is particularly low • There is a pattern to the none voters that aligns with areas socio economic deprivation • The Quality of Life Survey consistently reports that in some areas very low numbers agree that they can influence the local area or services • Social Media as a communication tool
Contract Value • The funds for this work are for three years. The fund for the first year will be £140,000. There will be a taper in years 2 and 3 of 5% and 10% of the whole contract value. • Year One £140,000 • Year Two £133,000 • Year Three £119,000 • Total £392,000
Support for bidders • Market development event – an opportunity to meet other organisations who are interested in putting in a collaborative bid. • Information for bidders – E portal • BCC advice on collaboration
Consultation • 8 Weeks • Survey • Visits to organisations • An event at a central location
Contact Details equalities.team@bristol.gov.uk Survey and consultation docs can be found at: bristol.gov.uk/voiceandinfluence