Tender

Democratic Services Officer x 3

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 May 2023 at 09:05

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15 May 2023 at 12:25

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15 May 2023 at 12:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for the role of Democratic Services Officer x 3. This procurement opportunity falls under the services category and involves recruitment services. The tender is currently in the active stage with a closing date for submission of quotations on Thursday 1st June 2023 at 17:00pm. The contract period is scheduled to start on 5th June 2023 and end on 5th September 2023. The location for this opportunity is at Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE / WFH.

This tender presents an opportunity for agencies experienced in recruitment services, with a focus on Democratic Services, to engage with the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. Businesses with knowledge of local authority decision-making processes and governance arrangements would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method being used is an open procedure below the threshold, providing potential for various agencies to participate in this contracting process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Democratic Services Officer x 3

Notice Description

Job Title: Democratic Services Officer Rate of Pay: ?17.06 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE / WFH Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Sandwell Council is looking to appoint Democratic Services Officers to join our Democratic Services Unit at an exciting time. We're looking for candidates with a minimum of 3 years' experience to support local democracy and make Sandwell's Vision 2030 a reality through the implementation of the Council's Corporate Plan and the delivery of its Improvement Plan. Working at the centre of the organisation, you will contribute to the delivery and continuous improvement of the Council's governance arrangements, working with politicians and senior officers across all departments. We're looking for someone highly motivated with a working knowledge of local authority decision making structures and processes, and an appetite to contribute to our change programme. You will be expected to provide advice on the interpretation and operation of the legislative framework around local authority decision making and the Council's Constitution. You will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Teams and other virtual meeting platforms as well as knowledge of governance and meetings management systems. You will need to be a flexible team player with excellent organisational and communication skills, political awareness, a confident and positive disposition and the ability to work with people at all levels. A number of our Committee meetings are held in the evening therefore you must be prepared to work outside of regular office hours. The Council is currently operating a combination of working from home with attendance at offices in line with business need. No DBS required. This is a politically restricted post. Inside IR35. Qualification requirements: o GCSE Maths and English o Educated to Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject. o A Diploma in Democratic Knowledge (or equivalent). You will need to include your agency on cost details to each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known costs. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. 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 t... 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 1st June 2023 at 17:00pm 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/3216dd36-5dbb-4f18-a3a3-8d695c44076b
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
£8,569 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jun 2023 - 5 Sep 2023 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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