Tender

Senior Communications Officer (22/9/22)

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Sep 2022 at 13:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender titled "Senior Communications Officer" on 22 September 2022. This procurement opportunity falls within the services category and is located at Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, B69 3DE, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage with a closing date set for Thursday 29 September 2022 at 10:00 am. The contract period will start on 3 October 2022 and end on 3 January 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), and the total contract value is £8,134 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the personnel services industry to compete for providing a Senior Communications Officer to Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. Suitable businesses should be able to deliver temporary staffing services and have experience in delivering corporate communications, PR & media, social media, marketing, digital & design, internal communications, and stakeholder engagement. Interested parties can access further details and submit their documents through the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. For any system-related queries, they can contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Senior Communications Officer (22/9/22)

Notice Description

Job Title: Senior Communications Officer Rate of Pay: PS16.06 per hour or let us know what rate your candidate is looking for Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, B69 3DE Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Temporary (Agency) 12 weeks Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: We are looking for an experienced communications professional to provide much needed support to an excellent but stretched corporate team to build on recent positive coverage of Sandwell throughout the Commonwealth Games. We need someone who can come in and bolster the team from the outset by picking up day-to-day media, social media and PR work as directed by senior team members. The position is temporary, and the hours of work will be 37 per week. We are a small team delivering council corporate communications, PR & media, social media, marketing, digital & design, internal communications and stakeholder engagement. The role requires the ability to be able to write to an excellent standard across multiple platforms, including social media and content management systems. Local government comms experience would be advantage. You will be fully supported by a highly experienced and close-knit team, who will be delighted to welcome you! 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 In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing Date: Thursday 29 September 2022 2022 at 10.00am 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-cd517ba8-d256-4344-90b8-25de64c81ff1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2cad859-8c6d-4b92-b345-c8b823cd5141
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
£8,134 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Oct 2022 - 3 Jan 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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