Tender

Advanced Practitioner

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Aug 2023 at 13:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for the provision of an Advanced Practitioner with a specific focus on social care services. The contract entails a temporary position for a duration of 12 weeks, starting immediately. The role requires a qualified Social Worker with experience in managing adult social care services. The selected individual will lead a team responsible for aiding vulnerable adults with various health issues. The deadline for submitting quotations is set for Wednesday, 16th August 2023, at 10:00 am. The contract value is £43,516 GBP, with a contract period running from 21st August 2023 to 21st November 2023, located in Sandwell Council House, Oldbury/ Home. The procurement process is currently at the 'Tender' stage under the classification of recruitment services.

This tender opportunity presented by the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council offers a chance for recruitment agencies and social care service providers to expand their business. Businesses with expertise in providing social care services to vulnerable individuals, particularly those with mental health issues, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and older adults, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of businesses to participate. The Council emphasizes the need for agencies to possess an Enhanced DBS with Adults Barring for this role to ensure safeguarding practices. Given the short-term nature of the contract and the specific expertise required, businesses with experience in temporary staffing solutions and social care management are encouraged to apply and bring their knowledge to positively impact the lives of individuals in Sandwell.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advanced Practitioner

Notice Description

Job Title Advanced Practitioner Rate of Pay: PS19.85 per hour (Inside IR35) Hours: 18.5 hours per week Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury/ Home Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Temporary for 12 weeks Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: We are looking for 1 x temporary agency Social Care Lead Officer, for 3 months, 18.5 hours a week (Wed (PM), Thursday & Friday) to cover the Young adults Team (YAT) in the Adult Social Care while we recruit a permanent worker to fill that post. Person should be a qualified Social Worker with Adults Social Work management experience, to bring your knowledge, skills, and attributes to lead a team of qualified and unqualified staff to make a difference to the lives of young people of Sandwell. You will need to be motivated and flexible with high professional standards and sound knowledge and experience of current legislation and practice including the Care Act 2014, Safeguarding Continuing Health care, Community DOLS/LPS and Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Mental Health Act. Have knowledge of working with young people, transition from children to adult service/adulthood and be able to engage with partners such as Children's Services, Health services, housing etc. in the process You will be expected to support your staff to work with vulnerable adults with mental health issues, learning disability, physical disability, and older people. You need to be able to work with a diverse group of individuals and partner agencies. You will work alongside a supportive and experienced team of managers with regular supervision and development opportunities. Key features of this role: *Managing the day to day operational business of the team *Ensuring the successful delivery of team and service objectives *Managing expectations in terms of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, statutory safeguarding duties and corporate policies *Driving the improvement and performance frameworks, with regular staff supervision. *Implement, monitor and review the use of Prevention and Re-ablement services and the use of community offers CVs required urgently please. JD and PS attached. 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. Enhanced DBS with Adults Barring 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 Counc... 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 16th August 2023 10:00am Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f61832fd-a0f1-478a-b5ff-bf8e8bbca3e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5297315-d38d-4838-aeff-c02207a5650f
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
£43,516 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Aug 2023 - 21 Nov 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
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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