Tender

Health Protection Advisor

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

25 Mar 2020 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Health Protection Advisor to join its public health team, with a focus on managing responses to COVID-19 in the West Midlands region. The role, initially set for a three-month contract starting on 29 March 2020, may extend to six months. Interested candidates should note that applications must be submitted by the deadline of 25 March 2020 at 15:00 hours. This procurement process follows an open method and falls under the health and social work services category.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses with expertise in health protection, particularly those with a background in public health or nursing. Companies that can demonstrate prior experience in outbreak investigations and have excellent analytical and communication skills will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, service providers capable of flexible resource deployment across the Sandwell area and those able to engage with various stakeholders, including the NHS, will greatly benefit from this procurement process.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Health Protection Advisor

Notice Description

HEALTH PROTECTION ADVISOR Rate of Pay: H38 = ?21.13 per hour to worker Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Based at Jack Judge House, Oldbury Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency - 12 weeks Brief description: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a temporary appointment to Sandwell Council as a Health Protection advisor for an initial three-month period with the possibility of extending this to six-months. The post holder will join the public health team to support the response to covid-19 across the Borough. We are looking for a someone with a background in health protection with an education to Masters in Public Health level, or equivalent experience. Individuals with a background in nursing or those having worked in the NHS, Public Health England or a local authority public health team might be suitable for this role. Experience of outbreak investigations is crucial. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert advice to the council and our stakeholders on matters including: outbreak management, infection prevention and control, emergency planning, and responding to emerging and re-emerging threats. The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information. Key experience and skills - At least two years' experience working in health protection - Experience of dealing with external stakeholders including NHS, and voluntary sector - The ability to grasp concepts and translate them into simple and clear messages that are easy to understand. - The post holder will require excellent analytical skills. The ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions. - Ability to investigate and manage/support a full range of incidents including outbreaks of disease - Leadership and people management - Ability to work with local communities, the private sector and other officers at the highest level in other public bodies - Ability to communicate positively and persuasively to gain support on key issues - Ability to organise workload in the face of conflicting demands and priorities and work effectively under pressure - Ability to work without direct supervision Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions. This role may require you to travel across the Borough of Sandwell. If so, a driving licence check, including proof of business insurance and MOT will be required. No DBS is required for this role. Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor 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 submi... Additional information: Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor 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. Closing Date: Wednesday 25 March 2020 at 15:00 hours and interviews will be held via a Skype conversation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b2b1099-f9e8-49e0-a73a-02e465b6e3f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14ea5d66-3ca5-4a47-b51a-e68907f816be
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Mar 2020 - 28 Jun 2020 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-7b2b1099-f9e8-49e0-a73a-02e465b6e3f7-2020-03-25T09:15:44Z",
    "date": "2020-03-25T09:15:44Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-7b2b1099-f9e8-49e0-a73a-02e465b6e3f7",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "306418",
        "title": "Health Protection Advisor",
        "description": "HEALTH PROTECTION ADVISOR Rate of Pay: H38 = ?21.13 per hour to worker Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Based at Jack Judge House, Oldbury Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency - 12 weeks Brief description: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a temporary appointment to Sandwell Council as a Health Protection advisor for an initial three-month period with the possibility of extending this to six-months. The post holder will join the public health team to support the response to covid-19 across the Borough. We are looking for a someone with a background in health protection with an education to Masters in Public Health level, or equivalent experience. Individuals with a background in nursing or those having worked in the NHS, Public Health England or a local authority public health team might be suitable for this role. Experience of outbreak investigations is crucial. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert advice to the council and our stakeholders on matters including: outbreak management, infection prevention and control, emergency planning, and responding to emerging and re-emerging threats. The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information. Key experience and skills - At least two years' experience working in health protection - Experience of dealing with external stakeholders including NHS, and voluntary sector - The ability to grasp concepts and translate them into simple and clear messages that are easy to understand. - The post holder will require excellent analytical skills. The ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions. - Ability to investigate and manage/support a full range of incidents including outbreaks of disease - Leadership and people management - Ability to work with local communities, the private sector and other officers at the highest level in other public bodies - Ability to communicate positively and persuasively to gain support on key issues - Ability to organise workload in the face of conflicting demands and priorities and work effectively under pressure - Ability to work without direct supervision Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions. This role may require you to travel across the Borough of Sandwell. If so, a driving licence check, including proof of business insurance and MOT will be required. No DBS is required for this role. Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor 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 submi... Additional information: Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor 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. Closing Date: Wednesday 25 March 2020 at 15:00 hours and interviews will be held via a Skype conversation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No",
        "datePublished": "2020-03-25T09:15:44Z",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "85000000",
            "description": "Health and social work services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "B70 8SZ"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "West Midlands",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2020-03-25T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2020-03-29T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2020-06-28T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14ea5d66-3ca5-4a47-b51a-e68907f816be",
                "datePublished": "2020-03-25T09:15:44Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Additional information on how to apply for this contract",
                "url": "https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-115080",
            "name": "Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1 Providence Place, West Bromwich",
                "locality": "West Midlands",
                "postalCode": "B70 8SZ",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Debbie Bagnall",
                "email": "debbie_bagnall@sandwell.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "0121 569 4680"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-115080",
        "name": "Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council"
    }
}