Tender

Vehicle Technician

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 May 2024 at 13:33

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24 May 2024 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has opened a tender for the position of Vehicle Technician at Fleet Services, located in Cradley Heath, West Midlands. The contract is for agency work with a pay rate of £18.06 per hour. The procurement method is an open procedure with a closing date of Wednesday 10th July 2024 at 5pm. Interested parties must submit their applications through the Sandwell MBC In-Tend Supplier Portal.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses in automotive engineering, maintenance, and repair to expand their operations. Companies with experience in heavy commercial vehicle workshops, automotive engineering qualifications, and relevant licenses are well-suited to compete. The contract offers an opportunity for growth and collaboration with Sandwell MBC for fleet maintenance services.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Technician

Notice Description

Job Title: Vehicle Technician Rate of Pay: ?18.06 per hour Hours: 37 Location: Fleet Services, Waterfall Lane, Cradley Heath, B64 6RL. Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency A job description and personnel specification are attached, which also provide more information about the role. Brief description: Fleet Services are Sandwell MBC's in-house fleet maintenance operation. Based at Waterfall Lane in Cradley Heath, Fleet Services provides fleet maintenance and repair for Sandwell MBC, other public bodies, and private sector contracts. With a fleet size of over 1000 items, there is a huge variety of vehicles and equipment. Key Requirements o Full UK HGV (Category C or C+E). o Hold a BTEC National Certificate in Automotive Engineering (ONC) or equivalent. o Take part in an out-of-hours breakdown service. o Level 3 NVQ Automotive Maintenance and Repair or equivalent experience working in a heavy commercial vehicle workshop. o LGV License: Unrestricted Category C. o F gas license. o Forklift operator's license. o Tail lift LOLER certification. o Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement. Please have the agencies send over a CV, two up-to-date references, and a copy of the Terms and Conditions. You will also need to include your agency's cost details in each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known costs. No DBS is required for this role. Please note that this advertisement is also out with our master vendor. You will receive further information regarding invoice terms if your candidate is appointed to this role. Invoices must be sent electronically on a weekly basis to templink_1@sandwell.gov.uk along with your workers authorised timesheet supplied by your agency. Payments are then released 14 days from the date of the invoice. The Council will be using the In-Tend e-Tendering System for this procurement opportunity. Please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-Tend Supplier Portal. From here, you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents. To submit your documents, you will be required to opt in. For a step-by-step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-Tend Supplier Portal, please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-Tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance with respect to the system, please contact the In-Tend support team at 0844 272 8810. Closing Date: Wednesday 10th July 2024 no later than 5pm Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is Wednesday 10th July 2024 No later than 5pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07dbfd15-eea8-4466-bae6-7d4e7d483ec8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/906768e8-cb78-4f65-a7b4-ec309bf3b14d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,017 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jul 2024 - 27 Sep 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Parminder Takhar
Contact Email
parminder_takhar@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 3300

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B70 8SZ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
West Bromwich Central
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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