Tender

Civic and Member Support Officer PH

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Nov 2021 at 11:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for the position of Civic and Member Support Officer, aimed at enhancing their Civic & Member Services. This opportunity is categorised under the supply services of personnel, with a procurement method of an open procedure set below financial thresholds. The location for this role is The Big House, 44 Church Street, Oldbury, B69 3AE, with the contract commencing on 6 December 2021 and lasting for 12 weeks. Tenders must be submitted by 3 December 2021, at 12:30 PM, enabling a start shortly afterwards.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in personnel supply services and administrative support to expand their offerings within the public sector. Companies with a background in local authority environments, particularly in Democratic Services or related fields, would be well-positioned to compete. The role's responsibilities include significant technical and administrative duties, making it suitable for businesses with experience in delivering flexible, high-volume services, particularly under tight deadlines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Civic and Member Support Officer PH

Notice Description

Civic and Member Support Officer Rate of Pay: ?12.95 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Location: The Big House, 44 Church Street, Oldbury B69 3AE Start Date: 6 December 2021 Contract type: 12 weeks Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: We are looking for people with the drive and ambition to make Sandwell's Vision 2030 a reality. Civic & Member Services is a fast-paced area of work and you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of complex and comprehensive duties to and on behalf of all Elected Members. You will be required to provide a wide and various range of administrative duties that effectively supports all Elected Members during their term of office efficiently. Duties will include providing technical, developmental, administrative advice, guidance and support that meets the challenges of being an elected member. You will be required to support all aspects of the Civic and Member Services functions that meets their obligations and objectives. Previous experience of working with Elected Members would be preferable but is not essential. You will play a critical role working on high-profile service specific projects, directly supporting the successful delivery of the Law and Governance Business Plan. You must be a team player that is used to dealing with high volumes of work and used to working under pressure to tight deadlines. In return you will receive a range of employee benefits including flexible working. Due to the current pandemic, the team are working from home with time in the office as and when required. The situation is kept under review in line with Covid-19 guidance. What do we need from the applicant? o Past working experience in a Local Authority/public sector environment, particularly Democratic Services, would be advantageous. o Experience of use of financial systems. o Attention to detail and well-organised. o Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances. o Experience of ICT, manual systems Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, Publisher and Outlook, and multimedia equipment to support the delivery of services in an accurate and timely way. o Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Please note; Due to the nature of this role you must be prepared to occasionally work outside of regular office hours. This is a full-time role however, we will consider candidates interested in job share or part time hours. 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. No DBS is required for this role. (Amend if required*) Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor You will receive f... 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/f66bd189-6f73-4a11-b1b9-99a051b0920e
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
£6,806 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Dec 2021 - 6 Mar 2022 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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