Tender

Help for Santa at the Sandwell Valley Christmas Event

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Nov 2018 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking assistance for the "Help for Santa at the Sandwell Valley Christmas Event." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically for supply services of personnel including temporary staff. The tender process, currently in the planning stage, allows for an open procurement method with a deadline for submissions set for Tuesday, 27 November 2018, at 17:00. The selected candidates will provide support across weekends and evenings throughout December at the Sandwell Valley, located in the West Midlands (postal code B69 3DB).

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in event staffing, seasonal promotions, or temporary personnel services. Companies that can provide individuals who are customer-friendly, particularly with children, and are willing to work festive events in themed costumes will be well-suited for this contract. With a pay rate of £8.68 per hour, this tender invites local firms to engage in community events, thereby enhancing their visibility and connections within the locality.

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Notice Title

Help for Santa at the Sandwell Valley Christmas Event

Notice Description

Help for Santa at the Sandwell Valley Christmas Event Sandwell MBC are looking for help for Santa at the Christmas Event at the Valley this year. We are looking for approximately 8 suitable people to work some days over the Christmas period. Candidates will require the following: o Good with members of the public, particularly children. o Prepared to wear seasonal costumes o Work weekends and some evenings up to 7pm. General Duties to include: o Cash handling o Managing queues o Taking on-line booking - entrants o Helping with craft activities o Working with Santa in the grotto. The salary is B9 = ?8.68 per hour to worker Times: The event is on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout December and there is a rota system in place from 8.30am until 7.00pm. Please send Curriculum Vitae and 2 References for applicants The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, 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 Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation 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: Tuesday 27 November 2018 at 17:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20a2b266-eb0e-4b01-abb8-9ec649ee96b3
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2018 - 25 Dec 2018 30 days
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
Michelle Hackwood
Contact Email
michelle_hackwood@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 2873

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
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
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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