Tender

Educational Psychologist (12/5/21)

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

12 May 2021 at 11:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council seeking an Educational Psychologist for a role that requires 7.5 hours of work per week, starting as soon as possible. The tender is classified under the services industry, specifically for the supply of personnel including temporary staff. Interested parties must submit their responses by 18 May 2021, as the contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 June 2021 and conclude by 1 September 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, which facilitates broader participation from interested suppliers.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in psychological services, particularly those with professionals qualified in Educational Psychology and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Companies that can demonstrate innovative approaches and collaborative capabilities with local authorities in delivering psychological services, training, and assessments would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. As the Sandwell service is evolving to meet diverse needs, suppliers offering creative and adaptable solutions will likely thrive in this competitive landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Educational Psychologist (12/5/21)

Notice Description

Job role: Educational Psychologist Hours: 7.5 hrs a week Start date: ASAP Pay rate: ?475 per day THIS ROLE FALLS IN SCOPE OF IR35 This is not a traded service role. Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Applicants must hold a professional qualification in Educational Psychology or will have qualified by September 2021 and must be registered with the HCPC. o Do you enjoy applying psychology creatively and at multiple levels? o Are you a psychologist who likes a challenge? o Are you an innovator who can help us to further develop our working relationships with partners including Social Care and Public Health? This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and highly valued Community Educational and Child Psychology team that is expanding and evolving to meet the demands and needs of a diverse population by increasing our capacity. Sandwell Educational Psychology Service (EPS) is a strong and vibrant team that is an integral part of the well- regarded multi-professional Inclusion Support Service (Ofsted-HMI 2017) within an LA where 'Informed and coordinated actions are improving provision and outcomes for children and young people with SEND' (Ofsted-HMI 2019). We provide a working environment that promotes good working relationships and the strength of team support. You will work a school patch system in a multi-professional team but will also meet regularly with the ECP team which includes Senior ECPs, Senior Specialist ECPs, Trainee ECPs, Assistant ECPs and Research Psychologists. You will have a laptop and mobile phone, which will enable you to work efficiently and agilely. We are fortunate to continue to operate within a centrally-funded model, but we are also developing our traded offer with schools. In addition, we are delivering high profile projects, such as the Sandwell Wellbeing Charter Mark, that have been commissioned by partners within the Local Authority including Public Health and Social Care. Our ECPs are also involved in the delivery of Video Interactive Guidance (VIG) and Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST), and have led on the development of a range of psychologically-based assessment tools and whole school approaches. In Sandwell every day is different where the work involves a variation of activities including consultation, training, research and work with Early Years children right up to Post 16 young people. ECPs are encouraged to be innovative and creative to support service development and are autonomous in the approaches taken and the choice of tools used to work with children and young people. The ECP team have a solid team identity that is grounded in the values of Community Psychology, with a strong emphasis on person-centred approaches and anti-oppressive practice. Sandwell is an exciting and continuously developing service where Continuing Professional Devel... 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
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5013bf94-6c94-4d92-850d-ca7aab0c8105
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
£7,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2021 - 1 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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