Tender

Courier

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2023 at 16:41

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21 Jul 2023 at 15:29

Tender

21 Jul 2023 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Courier service for the transportation of documents, parcels, goods, and equipment to various locations within Sandwell. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with a closing date for submission of quotations set for Monday 24th July 2023 at 14:00pm. The contract period is expected to start on 31st July 2023 and end on 3rd September 2023. This opportunity falls under the industry category of recruitment services and is being conducted through an open procedure below threshold.

This tender for Courier services by the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council presents an opportunity for businesses involved in transportation, logistics, and courier services to compete. Companies with experience in providing courier services and transportation solutions are well-suited to participate in this process, as it requires candidates to possess a full valid driving licence and undertake relevant training. The contract period provides a scope for business growth and collaboration with a local authority, offering a chance to expand service provision within Sandwell and its key locations.

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Notice Title

Courier

Notice Description

Job Title: Courier Rate of Pay: ?10.79 per hour Hours: 16 hours per week Location: Sandwell Valley Country Park, Salters Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4BG Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council are recruiting for a courier to help support the Catering Operation at Sandwell Valley Country Park and associated catering units. Reporting to the Catering and Retail Manager the courier will be responsible for the transportation of documents, parcels, goods and equipment to various locations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across key sites in Sandwell including Forge Mill Farm, Lightwoods House, Sandwell Valley Visitor Centre and West Smethwick Park. The successful candidate will: - Undertake driving duties associated with the provision of a courier service involving the transportation of documents, parcels, goods and equipment as well as official personnel (to include the loading and unloading of such goods and parcels). - Operate agreed routes. - Be responsible for the completion of timesheets, logs sheets, vehicle data sheets and any other documentation that may be required. - Be responsible for any duties associated with the maintenance, cleanliness and use of vehicles under your control. - Carry out other duties associated with the delivery of the overall Catering and Retail provision. - At all times to conduct yourself in a pleasant and co-operative approach to customers. Candidates must possess a full valid driving licence and must be prepared to undertake any necessary, relevant training as required including a Driver Risk Assessment and Driver Assessment. No DBS is required for this role. Inside IR35. Please can agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You must include your agency on cost details to each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known costs. 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 Suppli... 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 Monday 24th July 2023 at 14:00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4edf079-ffa8-450c-94a4-de47c711c139
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
£4,875 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 3 Sep 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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