Tender

3x Quality Assurance Officers

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for 3x Quality Assurance Officers in the recruitment services category. The contract offers a pay rate of £17.06 per hour, with a total value of £25,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the deadline for submission set at 5th May 2023, 12:00pm. The contract period is scheduled to start on 15th May 2023 and end on 13th August 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the recruitment services industry to compete for a contract with the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. Companies with expertise in quality assurance and the ability to work in a hybrid environment are well-suited for this opportunity. Interested parties should engage with the In-tend e-Tendering System and submit their applications by the specified deadline to be considered for the contract.

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Notice Title

3x Quality Assurance Officers

Notice Description

3x Quality Assurance Officers Rate of Pay: PS17.06 per hour PAYE (Inside IR35) Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Hybrid- Home and Sandwell Council House, Oldbury Start Date: ASAP Contract type: 12 Weeks Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: The Quality and Safety Team within Commissioning is a critical team to support the Council's ability to assure itself that services commissioned are at required standards. A fantastic opportunity has arisen to appoint 3 x Quality Assurance Officers to support the team in being able to quality assure the breadth of services commissioned, which include nursing and residential care homes, domiciliary care and supported living services, day care and supported housing services. The successful candidates will be able to work with minimum supervision and have excellent analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal, and be able to tactfully deal with conflict and challenge. This role is Hybrid working from home and Sandwell Council House Oldbury. The post is 37 hours per week and a Standard DBS is required. See JD and PS attached for further information. 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. Standard DBS is required for this role. 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 Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing Date: Friday 5th May 2023 12:00pm Midday 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 Friday 5th May 2023 12:00pm Midday Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27a6d895-2bbd-4dad-8bef-e635d0c7f4aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd606887-0cd2-4228-a773-af900adaedda
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 May 2023 - 13 Aug 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
Karendeep Bassra
Contact Email
karendeep_bassra@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 4766

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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