Tender

Care Assistant SA

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Apr 2023 at 16:29

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13 Apr 2023 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a procurement process for the provision of Care Assistant services at Willow Gardens, Rowley Regis. The contract entails temporary work for 12 weeks with a possibility of extension, scheduled to start immediately. Interested parties must submit their tenders by April 20, 2023. The contract period is set to commence on May 1, 2023, and end on July 31, 2023. This procurement falls under the category of supply services of personnel, with a total value of £8,736.60.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for organisations providing care and support services to individuals, particularly those experienced in working with older people. Businesses in the services industry, capable of providing quality personnel, are suitable to compete in this open procedure. The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is actively looking for Care Assistants to join their team at Willow Gardens, offering a unique opportunity to be part of a person-centred care and support service within a community setting.

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Notice Title

Care Assistant SA

Notice Description

Job Title: Care Assistant x4 Rate of Pay: ?11.18 per hour (Inside IR35) Hours: 25 hours per week Location: Willow Gardens, Harvest Road, Rowley Regis, B65 8FG. 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: o Provide a quality Care and Support service to individuals during including medication administration and personal care as essential. o Work as part of a team to provide a service in line with CQC essential standards and the processes and procedures of the organisation. o Experience with working or caring for older people is essential. o A willingness to undertake mandatory training and qualifications where required. o An ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. o Must be flexible and can work weekends and Bank Holidays as required. o Have good written and verbal skills. Willow Gardens is an Extra Care facility providing planned care and support to individuals living in their own homes. The scheme comprises of 90 self-contained flats and provides a person-centred Care and Support to these individuals. As well as the care and support aspect of the service we also provide social opportunities and community engagement within the communal areas of the scheme. We currently have a temporary vacancy for Care Assistant's to join our team to support and promote the values of this service. 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 DBS with Adults Barring List Check 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' 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 conta... 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9fabfeeb-7d74-49de-b1c0-61d11b3da2f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42e73c4d-6b2a-41d7-892e-740303b09884
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
£8,736 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 1-6 months
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
Karendeep Bassra
Contact Email
karendeep_bassra@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 4766

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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