Tender

Housing Solutions Officer x11

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Oct 2020 at 13:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting a procurement process for the position of Housing Solutions Officer (x11) within the housing services sector. This tender is presently in the open procedure stage, with a deadline for submission set for 9 October 2019 at 17:00 hours. The contract is expected to start on 18 October 2020 and will run for a period of 12 weeks, concluding on 17 January 2021. The role will be based at the Business and Development Centre in Oldbury, West Midlands, and involves providing support to the Housing Solutions Team by reviewing homeless applications and facilitating Housing Needs Assessments.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in administrative housing services or staffing agencies with experience in housing support. Companies that have a solid understanding of homelessness legislation and possess candidates who can readily engage in the role, with the ability to quickly adapt and provide comprehensive advice, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The tender also emphasises the need for applicants to submit references and demonstrate their organisational capabilities, further opening avenues for established agencies in this sector to expand their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing Solutions Officer x11

Notice Description

HOUSING SOLUTIONS OFFICER Rate of Pay: ?12.95 ph to worker Hours: 37 (Monday-Friday) Location: Based at Business and Development Centre, Roway Lane, Oldbury, B69 3ES Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency - 12 weeks Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: To support the Housing Solutions Team to review open homeless applications, to make contact with our customers to give general housing advice and where necessary complete a Housing Needs Assessment. The role will be required to formulate the Personal Housing Plan and progress the case to make homelessness decisions in line with our duties under the Homeless Reduction Act 2017. It is ideal that candidates have a sound knowledge of the legislation and experience of supporting customers with support plans. Additional information on this role: o IT Skills o Experience of Housing Options o Knowledge and experience of homelessness Will need to 'hit the ground running' so experience in this field is essential. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions. 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 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: Friday 9 October 2019 at 17:00 hours 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: Friday 9 October 2019 at 17:00 hours Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ffec326-2321-4ae2-899b-7292d41fb36e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d7eed5f-28a9-42df-addb-f11c89ee9879
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

70 - Real estate services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

75123000 - Administrative housing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Oct 2020 - 17 Jan 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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