Tender

Social Worker (Community Team) KB280122

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Jan 2022 at 22:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking to recruit agency social workers for the Community Social Worker Team through a tender titled "Social Worker (Community Team) KB280122." This procurement is categorised under recruitment services and is located in Sandwell, United Kingdom. The tender is at the planning stage, with a closing date for submission of quotations set for Wednesday, 2nd February 2022, at 12:00 PM. The contract period is anticipated to start on 7th February 2022 and will last for 12 weeks, ending on 8th May 2022. The rate of pay ranges from £28.00 to £32.00 per hour, with an urgency for candidates who meet specific requirements, including an Enhanced Adults Barring DBS check.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for recruitment agencies capable of supplying qualified social workers, particularly those with experience in supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Agencies that can swiftly provide CVs, references, and compliance with specific contractual conditions are well-suited to compete. As the social work sector is increasingly relying on agency staff, firms equipped to offer flexible staffing solutions and demonstrate expertise in social care will find this procurement beneficial for expanding their client portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Worker (Community Team) KB280122

Notice Description

Job Title Social Worker (Community Teams) Rate of Pay: Between PS28.00 per hour to PS32.00 per hour (Inside IR35) Hours: 37 Hours per week Location: Homeworking and Various locations in Sandwell Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency for 12 weeks Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: The Community Social Worker Team are looking for Social Workers who have experience of working with adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism and complex needs. They need to have knowledge and practice experience of legislation pertinent to adult social care including, skills of assessment and support plan process in accordance to a strengths/asset's-based approach. Experience of partnership working with providers, families, health professionals and advocates. This role is 37 hours per week and to start asap for 12 weeks. We need to recruit for 3:5 agency social worker within the Oldbury/Smethwick area. Can you please source agency social workers for the following: Position 1: 2x full time social worker for the Oldbury Town Position2: 1x full time and 1x 0:5 (18:5) for the Smethwick Town. At present we are homeworking but there is an expectation that staff have to complete visits to complete assessments. Rate of pay will be up to PS32.00 per hour, CVs required urgently please. Interviews to take place ASAP. An Enhanced Adults Barring DBS is required. Successful candidates must be fully Covid vaccinated. For further information please see JD and PS. 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 Adults Barring DBS is required. 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 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 Wednesday 2nd February 2022 12:00pm (Midday). Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839d7b50-91c5-4d8d-9526-de97454ac303
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
£14,208 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Feb 2022 - 8 May 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
West Bromwich Central
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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