Tender

Commissioning Officer

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Sep 2024 at 07:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Commissioning Officer to lead service development, monitoring, and improvement of provisions for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and those in Alternative Provision (AP) within Sandwell. This open procedure procurement, classified under recruitment services (CPV code 79600000), is located at Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 3DE. The contract starts on 11th September 2024 and ends on 31st March 2025, with a quotation submission deadline of 10th September 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in the SEND sector and local authority engagements. Ideal candidates include agencies experienced in strategic commissioning, service redesign, and delivering high-quality, cost-effective SEND services. The role requires a degree or equivalent experience plus senior-level management qualifications, and it mandates enhanced DBS and KCSIE checks, suggesting a preference for agencies with rigorous compliance capabilities.

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Notice Title

Commissioning Officer

Notice Description

Job Title: Commissioning Officer Rate of Pay: TBC Hours: 30 hours pw Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE. Start Date: TBC Contract type: Agency Brief description: This role involves leading the development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous review of services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and those in Alternative Provision (AP) within the Sandwell area. The primary objective is to improve outcomes for children and young people by ensuring that the SEND/AP services and provisions meet high standards and effectively address their needs. The role also involves supporting strategic commissioning processes and overseeing the development of specialist SEND places, as well as managing the SEND capital grant. Key Focus Areas: o Service development and redesign to enhance outcomes for children and young people. o Commissioning of high-quality, cost-effective services that meet the needs of children with SEND and those in Alternative Provision. o Developing strong partnerships with service providers, stakeholders, and the community. o Ensuring that services are fit for purpose, align with statutory requirements, and are based on best practices. o Continuous engagement with service users and their families to inform policy and strategy development. Core Values and Principles: o Co-production: Ensuring that the voice of service users and their families is central to service design and delivery. o Best Value: Operating within a framework that prioritizes continuous improvement and excellence. o Inclusivity: Promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within all areas of work. This role requires a strong commitment to improving the lives of children and young people with SEND, through collaborative working, innovative service design, and strategic leadership. Key Responsibilities: 1. Service Development & Improvement. 2. Commissioning & Contracting. 3. Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Development. 4. Performance Monitoring & Evaluation. 5. Market Engagement & Development. 6. Strategic Leadership & Policy Development. Qualification Requirement: - Degree or equivalent recent and relevant experience, plus a recognised management qualification or evidence of continued management development at a senior level. Experience: - Knowledge of developments impacting on the functions of local authorities related to SEND, and the interrelationships between agencies. - Knowledge of current relevant legislation and statutory duties, responsibilities and best practice in the field of SEND. An Enhanced DBS and KCSIE check are required for this role. 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 mu... 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 10th September 2024 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/69d2292c-bd92-4b9c-b909-f4f3fc75a673
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 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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