Tender

Homelessness Prevention Officer

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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TenderAmendment

14 Feb 2023 at 13:08

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20 Jan 2023 at 11:28

Tender

20 Jan 2023 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is looking to procure services for a "Homelessness Prevention Officer" role. The contract involves a rate of £14.17 per hour for 37 hours per week, and the location is Sandwell Council House, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold with a tender period ending on 14th February 2023 and a contract period running from 20th February to 28th February 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for recruitment services businesses to compete for providing a Homelessness Prevention Officer to the Council. Businesses with experience in recruitment services, particularly in the housing sector and working with vulnerable populations, are well-suited to engage in this tender. The Council has set specific requirements for qualifications, agency requests, and charges, providing a clear framework for interested businesses to participate in the procurement process.

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Notice Title

Homelessness Prevention Officer

Notice Description

Job Title: Homelessness Prevention Officer Rate of Pay: PS14.17 Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE/Hybrid Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency request Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Homelessness Prevention Officer - Agency Staff (posts for a minimum period of 2 months) The role is temporary to reduce a backlog of outstanding approaches for homelessness services. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Councils Housing Solutions Service to provide an effective and professional person-centred approach to the prevention and relief of homelessness. To undertake a holistic approach to casework including the assessment and investigation of homelessness in line with the Councils statutory duties. This is a challenging and high-pressured environment, working with vulnerable families and customers with varying needs. If you feel you are up to the challenge then we want to hear from you. Candidates must have a minimum qualification of GCSE Maths and English level 2, or equivalent, and have a knowledge of homelessness. There will be a requirement to be present in the office for some days each week. We are looking for candidates with CV evidence of knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act. Please view the Personnel Specification for further specialist knowledge and experience requirements. Qualification requirement: Numeracy & Literacy Level 2 Please note the charge rate on each candidate CV. 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' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require furth... Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is Tuesday 14th February 2023 at 17:00pm 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/8874363f-a4db-47c5-a40e-1284ef8de46b
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,370 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Feb 2023 - 28 Feb 2023 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
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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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