Tender

Business Support Officer

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Jan 2022 at 16:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking a Business Support Officer, with the procurement process categorised as an open tender. This opportunity falls under the supply services of personnel, particularly focused on providing temporary staff, and is located in Cradley Heath, West Midlands. The tender period closes on 11th January 2022, at 17:30, while the contract is set to commence on 17th January 2022 and will run until 17th April 2022. Bidders are encouraged to submit their applications via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal, ensuring that all documentation and respective costs are included in their proposals.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in temporary staffing solutions and those with expertise in administrative support roles. Companies with experience in managing client interactions, particularly in front-line service contexts, will be well-positioned to compete. The role requires candidates who are organised, possess good ICT skills, and can demonstrate effective time management, making it ideal for both established recruitment agencies and smaller firms looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Support Officer

Notice Description

Business Support Officer Rate of Pay: ?10.01 per hour (PAYE) Hours: 37 Hours per week Location: Waterfall Lane, Cradley Heath Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Support Officer to join our Business Support Team within the Taxi Licensing Service. We are looking for a person who has experience of dealing with the general public/customers in a front-line customer focussed setting, particularly via telephone is essential. As part of the role you will be required to: - o Arrange meetings and prepare agendas o Minute taking at staff and operator meetings o Dealing with incoming and outgoing post o Stock control and associated ordering/invoice processing o Filing and archiving o Preparing Audit reports o Booking appointments and taking card payments o Preparing mailshots You must also have: - o Good ICT skills with an attention to detail o Flexible, be a self-motivator, likes a challenge and work to required timescales o Good working knowledge of ICT packages, specifically Microsoft is essential. o Experience of using Oracle is desirable but not essential o Effective Time Management Skills, with the ability to meet deadlines o An eye for detail and is able to work on their own initiative and be a team player and who is able to prioritise the tasks they are given to complete 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. No DBS is required for this role. This role falls inside of IR35 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 ... 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-b5fd17-9af7a12a-edc1-47ab-9f19-a0f09fe42821
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0aa7903a-8998-41db-9fae-af71fc2e6ca8
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
£4,715 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jan 2022 - 17 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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