Tender

Principal Accountant

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Dec 2018 at 12:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a procurement process for a Principal Accountant with a focus on managing the Schools Finance Traded Team. This procurement falls under the services industry and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The current stage of this tender is ongoing, with a closing date for submissions set for Wednesday, 12th December 2018, at 15:00 hours. The selected contract period will commence from 26th December 2018 and conclude on 29th March 2019. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, allowing any interested party to submit offers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in financial management and accountancy services, particularly those able to supply temporary personnel. Companies with experience in providing skilled accounting professionals and those familiar with public sector engagements would be well-positioned to compete. As the role requires candidates to be chartered accounting members with proven leadership experience, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in team management and collaboration with senior officials will likely have a competitive advantage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Principal Accountant

Notice Description

Principal Accountant Sandwell MBC are seeking to appoint a dynamic, committed and enthusiastic individual to manage the Schools Finance Traded Team and Resources (Corporate Services) Financial Management Team. Reporting to a Finance Business Partner the successful candidate will be responsible for the management of both teams ensuring the effective delivery of: * The provision of financial information, advice and guidance; * The annual budget setting and business planning processes; * The production of the annual Statement of Accounts and statutory returns. Hours - 37 Hours Start date - as soon as possible End date - 3 months from start date Rate of pay - Band I PS23.66 - 2517 PAYE hover, agencies can advise what the candidate would be looking for on a Ltd company basis. Contract type - Agency Please Note - Applicants will need to be a member of a chartered accounting body and be able to demonstrate experience in managing staff and experience of operating with senior officers, stakeholders and partnership groups. 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. Closing date: Wednesday 12th December 2018 at 15:00hrs Additional information: 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/9e99ffa5-d7ba-4e48-96a5-1d51e9355014
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Dec 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 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
Michelle Hackwood
Contact Email
michelle_hackwood@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 2873

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
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
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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