Tender

Home Support Assistant X15 - R2

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Mar 2020 at 12:31

Tender Notice
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11 Mar 2020 at 15:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently undertaking a public procurement process for the tender titled "Home Support Assistant X15". This initiative falls under the category of personnel supply services and is located across various areas in the borough of Sandwell, West Midlands. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below threshold. The tender period is set to conclude on Thursday, 19 March 2020 at 12:00 noon, while the contract is expected to commence on 23 March 2020 and run for four months. The contract offers a minimum value of £3,000 and a maximum value of £5,000, with working hours consisting of 20 hours per week at a pay rate of £9.74 per hour.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the provision of care and support services, particularly those equipped to offer home support and assistance to individuals in their own residences. Companies specialising in social care, particularly those that can fulfil the requirement for Enhanced Barring DBS checks and have resources to support flexible shifts, will find this tender highly relevant. As this contract is for agency personnel, it could be an excellent avenue for firms looking to expand their client base in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home Support Assistant X15 - R2

Notice Description

Home Support Assistant x15 Working Hours: - 20 Hours Per Week, see attached sample rota Pay Rate: Band C, PS9.74 Per Hour PAYE, Start date: ASAP for 4 months Contract type: Agency Location: - Various locations across they borough of Sandwell. Job Description and Personnel Specification and Rota are attached, which also provides more information above the role. As a Home Support Worker, you will be required to work with people in their own home, providing a range of care and support that maximises independence. This may include assisting people with their personal care, helping them to prepare meals and snacks and helping to rebuild their confidence. We aim to get people out of hospital as soon as they are medically fit and work with people to prevent further admissions. 20-hour posts available, which include a continental shift pattern that includes mornings and evenings and you should be able to travel across the borough and will therefore need to hold a full valid driving licence, have access to a car and must have business class insurance. This role requires an Enhanced Barring DBS check for Adults. 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: Thursday 19 March 2020 at 12.00 noon 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. Closing date: Monday 16 March 2020 at 12.00 noon Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No 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: Thursday 19 March 2020 at 12.00 noon Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-821950d8-25e4-427c-8aae-ccf2e44b50b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72880ef5-2359-4a58-8d03-8e1f47c2d9e1
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
£5,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Mar 2020 - 23 Jul 2020 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
Sarah Adams
Contact Email
sarah_adams@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 6100

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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