Tender

Housing Solutions Officer x1 KB270821

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Aug 2021 at 09:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to contract a Housing Solutions Officer through an open procurement process. The position is located at the Business and Development Centre, Roway Lane, Oldbury, B69 3ES, with a contract beginning on 6th September 2021 and ending on 30th September 2021. The deadline for submission of quotations is 1st September 2021 at 15:00. The successful candidate will be compensated at a rate of £12.95 per hour and will be required to work 37 hours per week as part of this agency contract in the recruitment services sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and support services, especially those with expertise in homelessness support and housing options. Organisations familiar with the Homeless Reduction Act 2017 and capable of providing tailored assistance to clients with complex needs will be particularly well-suited to compete. By responding to this tender, businesses can enhance their service offerings while contributing to a critical area of social welfare in the West Midlands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing Solutions Officer x1 KB270821

Notice Description

Job Title: Housing Solutions Officer x 1 Rate of Pay: PS12.95 per hour (PAYE) (Role falls inside of IR35) Hours: 37 per week Location: Business and Development Centre, Roway Lane, Oldbury, B69 3ES Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency. End date 30th September 2021 Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: This role is required to work under the Homeless Reduction Act 2017. It is ideal that candidates have knowledge of the legislation as well as experience of working within homelessness, Housing Options and the wider housing sector. Experience working with and supporting individuals with complex needs and/or a history of rough sleeping is also preferable. We are looking for a friendly and approachable person to work with clients with multiple complex support needs including clients that are street homeless and experiencing challenges such as substance misuse and mental health issues. You will engage with these individuals throughout their housing journey and will provide a bespoke package of wrap-around support tailored to the individual's needs. This will include undertaking risk assessments and creating Personalised Housing Plans with an emphasis on understanding and getting to know the individual and their needs, in order to support them off the streets and into accommodation, ensuring they have the skills in place to maintain and sustain a tenancy independently. Key responsibilities will include: * To undertake a holistic assessment of the client's needs - working alongside partners and agencies to develop a suitable action plan to address these needs * To develop, update and review Personalised Housing Plans for customers in light of the Homeless Reduction Act following a detailed assessment * Work closely with clients with multiple complex needs to develop a package of wrap-around support - and deliver this support in conjunction with specialist agencies and partners * To take a full homeless application and undertake thorough investigations in accordance with the Homeless Reduction Act 2017 * To carry out detailed enquiries on cases subject to statutory review proceedings * To prevent and relieve homelessness * To provide advice and assistance of a range of housing options 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 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. Pa... 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 Wednesday 1st September 2021 15:00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71ea206f-0603-4414-909c-4afccd1a9190
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0d2c710-ab85-49eb-87f6-1b523e374e4e
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
£5,749 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 30 days
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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