Tender

Social Worker x6

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Jan 2023 at 16:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for the provision of services titled "Social Worker x6". This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services, specifically supply services of personnel including temporary staff. The procurement method used is an open procedure (below threshold). The deadline for tender submissions is January 30, 2023, with a contract period starting on February 15, 2023, and ending on April 30, 2023. The tender is aimed at delivering personnel services in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing temporary staff services, particularly those in the healthcare or social work sectors. Companies with experience in supplying social work personnel, compliant with statutory regulations such as the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005, would be well-suited to compete. The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is the contracting authority overseeing the procurement process, offering a chance for businesses to engage with local government contracts and expand their service provision portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Worker x6

Notice Description

Job Title: Social Worker x6 Rate of Pay: ?24.00 per hour (Inside IR35) Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Hybrid Working/Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, B69 3DE. Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Temporary (Agency) 12 weeks with a view to extend Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Are you a qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England who has experience of working in a busy hospital team/Intermediate Care? The team operate a 7-day service including Bank Holidays. We have vacancies within the Hospital 2 Home team which is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are flexible, innovative and have a proven track record of partnership working, with a can-do approach. If you can work under pressure and have a great attention to detail, then we would like to hear from you. We are looking for staff with a range of experience, with knowledge of social work practice and legislation including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005, a good understanding of personalisation and excellent assessment and support planning skills. You will work from various locations and will be responsible for supporting the timely discharge of people from hospital or intermediate care settings. You will be required to work in partnership with the NHS and the CCG and will have a strong customer focus. For further details please see Job Description and Person Specification. We will offer you: - o An Excellent Induction plan o Regular supervision o Supportive Management direction o Generous employee benefits, including annual leave and family friendly policies o Supportive Health & Wellbeing 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. 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' secti... Additional information: 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. Delivery Notes 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. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d798608-b4ac-4871-839e-b47a4ca45bb4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79a38c50-3247-43d8-bd42-7135d6370e17
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
£63,396 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2023 - 30 Apr 2023 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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