Tender

Caseworker (Housing & Disrepair)

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Jul 2023 at 10:34

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18 Jul 2023 at 21:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for the position of Caseworker (Housing & Disrepair). The contract, which falls under the services category, involves recruiting a professional to work alongside the Solicitor in the Civil and Business team. The tender specifies a start date of ASAP with a contract period from 31st July to 31st October 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested parties need to submit their documents by 20th July 2023 at 10:00 AM.

This tender presents an opportunity for agencies providing recruitment services to engage with Sandwell Council. Businesses with experience in legal support and local government services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The position requires handling a varied caseload, co-ordinating cases and case files, and providing high-quality client care services. Companies interested can access the In-tend Supplier Portal for further details and submit their applications before the deadline on Thursday 20th July 2023.

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Notice Title

Caseworker (Housing & Disrepair)

Notice Description

Job Title: Caseworker (Housing Disrepair) Rate of Pay: PS14.17 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE. Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: At Sandwell Council we are progressive, dynamic and dedicated to meeting the needs of our community. We now wish to recruit a caseworker - Housing Disrepair who shares our vision. The post-holder will be required to work alongside the Solicitor - Housing Disrepair in the Civil and Business team. The ideal candidate should have one years' recent practical experience of working within a busy legal office supporting lawyers. Local government experience would be an advantage due to the nature of the work although not essential. The case worker will have responsibility for co-ordination of cases and case files, preparation and monitoring of all case files, disclosure and getting matters ready for court where necessary. This role would be suitable for someone who can demonstrate the ability to deal with a high and varied caseload, with excellent client care skills, and an eagerness to provide a high-quality service to our clients. Sandwell is in the heart of the Midlands and 10 minutes train ride from the centre of Birmingham and is a rapidly expanding, vibrant and diverse place to live, work and play. Please see attached JD and PS for further details. Qualifications required: 5 x GCSEs Grade C or above (must include English Language) No DBS is required for this role. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You will also need to include your agency on cost details to each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known costs. Please note this advert 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 Por... 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 Thursday 20th July 2023 at 14:00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4566825-45a7-4d08-b62a-23795e9be866
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
£7,370 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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