Tender

Social Worker - Community (16.12.21)

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Dec 2021 at 11:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting an open tender for the position of Social Worker within their Community Teams. This opportunity was published on 16th December 2021, with a tender deadline set for 22nd December 2021. The contract is to deliver services in the industry category of temporary personnel supply, specifically for social work, and will take place primarily in various locations within Sandwell, UK. The contract is expected to start on 3rd January 2022 and will last for 12 weeks, offering a pay rate of up to £28.00 per hour.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for recruitment agencies specialising in social work services, especially those capable of providing candidates experienced in working with adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Agencies should be prepared to submit candidate CVs, references, and full terms and conditions of service. Given the pressing demand for skilled professionals in the sector, this tender is particularly suited for agencies that can rapidly source qualified social workers who meet the necessary compliance requirements, including enhanced DBS checks and vaccination status.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Worker - Community (16.12.21)

Notice Description

Job Title Social Worker (Community Teams) Rate of Pay: Up to PS28.00 per hour (Inside IR35) Hours: 37 Hours per week Location: Homeworking and Various locations in Sandwell Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency for 12 weeks Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: The Community Social Worker Team are looking for Social Workers who have experience of working with adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism and complex needs. They need to have knowledge and practice experience of legislation pertinent to adult social care including, skills of assessment and support plan process in accordance to a strengths/asset's-based approach. Experience of partnership working with providers, families, health professionals and advocates. This role is 37 hours per week and to start asap for 12 weeks. We need to recruit for 3:5 agency social worker within the Oldbury/Smethwick area. Can you please source agency social workers for the following: Position 1: 2x full time social worker for the Oldbury Town Position2: 1x full time and 1x 0:5 (18:5) for the Smethwick Town. At present we are homeworking but there is an expectation that staff have to complete visits to complete assessments. Rate of pay will be up to PS28.00 per hour, CVs required urgently please. Interviews to take place ASAP. An Enhanced Adults Barring DBS is required. For further information please see JD and PS. Candidates must be fully vaccinated. 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. An Enhanced Adults Barring DBS is required. 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. Payments are then released 14 days from the date of the invoice. 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: Wednesd... 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. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92a60135-bf4b-4f47-896a-509a301bbd90
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/305bfd12-0fef-4288-84ca-d6e2c85dea5a
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
£24,864 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2022 - 3 Apr 2022 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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