Tender

Interim Director of Public Health

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 Jun 2024 at 08:30

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27 Jun 2024 at 11:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for an Interim Director of Public Health role. The role involves shaping the public health vision for Sandwell, a deprived borough with health inequality issues. The contract is for up to 12 months, starting in early August 2024, with a focus on health improvement, budget management, and strategic planning. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, with a tender period ending on July 8, 2024, and a contract period from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in public health leadership and service delivery to engage with Sandwell Council. Companies with experience in local authority or health service management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement would be well-suited to compete. Being able to address health inequalities, manage budgets effectively, and lead positive change are crucial for potential bidders aiming to contribute to improving health outcomes in Sandwell.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Director of Public Health

Notice Description

Interim Director of Public Health Rate of Pay: To be agreed Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury/Hybrid Working. There will also be a requirement to be onsite likely to be 3 days per week to be agreed with the successful candidate Start Date: Early August 2024 Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Sandwell Council are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Interim Director of Public Health who is passionate about our vision of making Sandwell a healthier place to live and work. The Interim DPH role will be inside IR35 and the contract length for up to 12 Months, ideally commencing in post early August 2024. Reporting into the Executive Director of People with a dotted line to the Chief Executive, the Interim DPH will be responsible for determining the overall vision and objectives for public health in the Borough of Sandwell. They are accountable for delivering public health objectives and reporting annually on the outcomes and future work. Sandwell is one of the most deprived boroughs in the country with high degrees of health inequality. This role will be front and centre in addressing the challenges we have and helping in improving the lives of all our residents. This post requires specialist public health leadership and an appropriate span of responsibility to deliver health protection, health improvement and advice on health services. The post holder will also need to ensure that the impact on health is considered in the development and implementation of all policies. The postholder will prepare, manage and monitor the service's budget and will ensure effective leadership, motivation and development of staff. On a regular basis they will review resources, services and partnership arrangements in order to identify opportunities to improve service delivery. To be successful in this role the postholder will need previous high-level management experience in a local authority or health service role. They will need to have an acute understanding of the link between economic success and good health and build this into your strategy for tackling and prioritising public health issues. A good understanding and experience of working on the governments levelling up programme would be essential. The Interim DPH will be expected to formulate a clear, targeted long-term strategy that ensures health and social care, education, housing, jobs and economic policies and infrastructure, and communities, community assets and the third sector are shaped in ways which deliver maximum improvements in health and wellbeing. They will need excellent decision-making skills and the ability to lead others and inspire positive change. It is critical the postholder has high level communication and negotiation skill... 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/92e2cd60-286d-4736-a909-35460300774a
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
28 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 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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