Tender

Commissioning Policy Officer

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Oct 2021 at 16:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to engage a Commissioning Policy Officer for a temporary contract of 2 months, starting as soon as possible. The position, located at Sandwell Council House in Oldbury with potential for home working, offers a pay rate between £24.80 and £26.38 per hour for a full-time commitment of 37 hours per week. This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 on 20th October 2021. The overall contract period will commence on 25th October 2021 and conclude by 25th December 2021, falling under the services category involving personnel supply.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses experienced in public sector consultancy, particularly those that specialise in social care policy and compliance. Companies that can demonstrate a solid understanding of regulatory frameworks, case law, and best practices in adult social care will be well-positioned to compete. Interested parties should note that submissions must be made through the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal, where additional information about the application process is available.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commissioning Policy Officer

Notice Description

Commissioning Policy Officer Rate of Pay: Band I ?24.80 to ?26.38 per hour (PAYE) Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, this may also include home working Start Date: ASAP for 2 months, in total Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: We are seeking to recruit to a Commissioning Policy Officer for a 3-month period to undertake a specific piece of work within Adult Social Care. The post holder is to lead a review of the Council Non-Residential Charging Policy within the Adult Social Care Directorate. Candidates will require a sound knowledge of regulatory requirements, relevant guidance and case law in this area and have experience of working at a senior level within a local authority setting. Specific Role Responsibilities: You will be required to:- o Undertake a review of the existing Non-Residential Charging policy taking into account all relevant legislation guidance, case law and good practice. o To redraft a policy and complete an equality impact assessment of options for presentation to senior managers for approval. o To write and present necessary reports and briefings to Senior Managers, members and other groups where required. o You will need to have effective communication skills both written and verbal including report writing o The ideal candidate will have background knowledge, consultant based worker. o Prepare and present paper to Cabinet for charging policy o Reviewing current practice and the existing policy/ core guidance, the Care Act and the Norfolk Judgement and bring into line. o Look at best practice and provide policy options. An Adults Enhanced Barring DBS Required This role falls inside of IR35. 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 P... Additional information: 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 in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c7aca90-1ada-4cec-9c5f-a0075d573b0a
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,808 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Oct 2021 - 25 Dec 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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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