Tender

Social Workers x 6 (KB030221)

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Feb 2021 at 13:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a tender for the recruitment of six full-time Social Workers on a temporary basis for a 12-week period, beginning on 14th February 2021. The position is located in various areas including Oldbury, Smethwick, Tipton, Rowley, West Bromwich, and Wednesbury in the West Midlands. The tender is currently in the open stage with a closing date for submission of quotations set for 10th February 2021 at 12:00 noon. The procurement for this service falls under the category of recruitment services, following an open procedure method, with a total budget estimated at £12,432. Candidates are expected to have a degree in social work, relevant experience, and be HCPC registered.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment and staffing services, particularly those that can provide qualified social workers proficient in adult social care. Organisations that can support the delivery of timely hospital discharges and facilitate independent living for vulnerable adults would be best suited to compete. With an enticing hourly rate of up to £28 and the potential for future contracts beyond this initial recruitment process, successful bidders may find opportunities for sustainable growth in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Workers x 6 (KB030221)

Notice Description

We are looking for 6x full time Social Workers to work across Adults Social Care on a temporary basis for a period of 12 weeks to begin with. We will be offering candidates a rate of pay of up to PS28.00 per hour for this role. Hours are 37 hours per week and candidates would be required to work the core hours of the business which are Monday to Thursday 9.00-5.30 pm and Fridays 9.00-5.00pm. The Social Workers may need to be deployed in the Community and Hospital teams. They may also be required to work in other teams. We are looking for Social Workers to work in Oldbury/Smethwick, Tipton/Rowley and in West Bromwich/ Wednesbury. This is a borough wide hospital/intermediate care service. The service aims to improve the outcomes of residents in Sandwell by: Enabling/facilitating timely discharges from hospital Monitoring and facilitating timely discharges from intermediate care provisions Offering alternatives to hospital admissions Supporting people to return to independent living You will deliver an enhanced customer experience that promotes the wellbeing of vulnerable adults to enable them to live independently for longer, supporting them in retaining and regaining their skills and confidence. You will be social work qualified with 2 or more years post qualifying experience and hold either the degree in social work, Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent and HCPC registered. An Enhanced Adults Barring check DBS will be required for these posts. Candidates need to be readily available to start. Please see Job Description and Personnel Specification for further information. Please send us a CV, 2x up to date references and your agencies Terms of business. Please also confirm your agencies mark up rate upon submission. 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 10th February 2021 at 12:00pm Midday. 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 10th February 2021 at 12:00pm Midday. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6694b1b-a3fe-4d79-90ee-ae074b61965d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a77b5a6-b9e8-4b43-8b32-25e83a843fcc
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
£12,432 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Feb 2021 - 16 May 2021 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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
West Bromwich Central
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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