Tender

Income Officer

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2019 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking an Income Officer to enhance its Income Management Service. This opportunity falls within the services sector and is based in West Bromwich, West Midlands. The tender, identified as SKD 117, is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 15:00 on 25th April 2019. The contract is set to commence on 6th May 2019, lasting for three months with the potential for extension. The role offers a pay rate of £12.60 per hour and requires agencies to submit CVs and references through the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in temporary staffing solutions, particularly those with experience in income management or rent arrears recovery. Companies with a strong background in customer service and financial negotiations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The ability to manage complex cases and deliver proactive assistance to vulnerable customers will be crucial for success in this competitive procurement process.

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Notice Title

Income Officer

Notice Description

Income Officer Sandwell Council are looking for an income Officer to contribute to the provision of a high quality, customer focused Income Management Service. To ensure prompt and effective early action is taken to control and recover outstanding rent arrears and other associated debts up to Eviction stage We would like to hear from applicants who can demonstrate the following: * Experience of working in a rent arrears recovery or similar income collection environment * Proven experience of delivering the highest level of customer care with a clear focus on early help and prevention * Excellent customer service skills * Excellent negotiation and persuasive skills * Ability to take a proactive casework approach to recovering debt * A performance driven work ethos * A desire to help customers to sustain their tenancies * Ability to work in a highly busy and challenging environment * Highly organised and understand the importance of attention to detail * Ability to use own initiative when supporting vulnerable customers and dealing with complex arrears cases * Assisting customers with Universal Credit related enquiries Essential requirements: Hours: 37 hours Start date: ASAP End date: 3 months from start date , with a possibility of extending. Rate of Pay: PS12.60 per hour (PAYE) Contract type: Agency Location: Court House, 335-337 High Street, West Bromwich Job Description and Person Specification attached. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and copy of Terms and Conditions. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this 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 related documents. 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: Thursday 25th April 2019 at 15:00hrs 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 25th April 2019 no later 15.00hrs Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30bcae5c-a4a4-4385-b3fe-0f4997c7a260
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/963316c1-7f3a-4296-8c92-4eca313605f0
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 May 2019 - 26 Jul 2019 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
B69 3DB
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
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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