Tender

Pensions Officer (KB - 29/6/21)

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Jun 2021 at 08:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking to appoint a Pensions Officer through an open procurement process. The tender, titled "Pensions Officer (KB - 29/6/21)", is classified under personnel supply services and is based in West Bromwich, West Midlands. The procurement is active, with the tender period concluding on 6th July 2021. The role offers a pay rate of £10.83 per hour for 37 hours per week, and is expected to start as soon as possible, lasting for an initial 12 weeks with the potential for extension. Agencies interested in this opportunity must submit compliant candidates, alongside CVs and references, via the In-tend e-Tendering System by the deadline.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for recruitment agencies, especially those specialising in temporary staffing for public sector roles. Businesses that possess experience in providing personnel familiar with pensions administration, particularly within public sector frameworks like the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), will find this tender particularly suitable. Agencies with capabilities in managing the nuances of redundancy calculations and pension scheme regulations will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract, thus enabling growth through service provision to a key governmental entity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pensions Officer (KB - 29/6/21)

Notice Description

Job Title: Pensions Officer Rate of Pay: PS10.83 per hour (PAYE ) Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Working from home Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency. 12 weeks with a view to extend further up to 6 months in total. Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: We are looking to recruit a Pensions Officer who is an enthusiastic individual to work in a very fast paced environment within HR Transactional Services. As part of the Pensions team, the successful candidate will work flexibly within the team to help deliver a timely and effective service to employees. You must have experience of working in a busy pensions environment (ideally Public Sector). You must be able to demonstrate previous experience of redundancy calculations together with pension scheme regulations and procedures. A working knowledge of the LGPS and Teachers Pension monthly data collection process and the respective scheme web portals is preferable. Having good administration and customer services skills, being well organised and the ability to work independently with excellent attention to detail, are all essential requirements for this role. Handling enquiries from a range of audiences, as well as organising and maintaining accurate records using ICT systems including Microsoft Office Packages (including Word, Excel and Outlook) Oracle Applications, and the use of Microsoft Teams and Skype. This role is 37 hours per week and will require working from home. The rate of pay for this role is PS10.83 per hour (PAYE). Candidates must be immediately available. Please ensure you only send candidates who are fully compliant so there are no delays with start dates. 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. Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor This role is inside of IR35 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 Supp... 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
ocds-b5fd17-3b0bffca-c78c-421d-a6e3-39eb8d96e692
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0034152c-d788-48fb-93a2-970b33250432
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
£666 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jul 2021 - 13 Sep 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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