Tender

ASC Customer Service Advisor

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Customer Service Advisor for their Hospital team based in Sandwell Council House, Oldbury. The contract starts ASAP and is for an agency position. The closing date for submission of quotations is Monday 22nd January 2023 at 17:00pm. The contract period is planned to start on 29th January 2024 and end on 29th July 2024. This tender falls under the services category and uses an open procedure method.

This contracting opportunity with the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council presents a chance for businesses offering recruitment services to compete. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline approaching. Businesses with experience in social care, health roles, customer service, and IT systems are well-suited to bid for this contract. The procurement method is open, providing a fair chance for qualified suppliers to participate and potentially secure the contract.

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Notice Title

ASC Customer Service Advisor

Notice Description

Job Title: Customer Service Advisor Rate of Pay: ?13.02 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: We're searching for passionate individuals who love interacting with customers. Whether you're a recent graduate or someone eager to learn and deliver exceptional service, we'd love to have you join our dynamic busy Hospital team. Requirements essential to performing this role: o Have an excellent telephone manner, providing great customer service. o The ability to liaise with customers, service providers and partner agencies to ensure effective delivery of the service. o Effective communication skills, recording information timely and with accuracy including maintaining confidentiality are a necessary function of this role. o The collation and maintenance of information is to be completed in accordance with relevant legislation and used to prepare reports. o There is a responsibility to identify and contribute to procedural improvements. o Use of IT equipment, specialist software and different systems is essential to maintaining records therefore undertaking training for competency of using a variety of systems is a requirement. Qualifications: GSCE English and Maths or equivalent qualification. Must be prepared to undertake professional and technical training when required. Experience: o A minimum of 6 months experience working in a social care and/or health related role. o A minimum of 6 months previous experience of working on the front line within a customer-focused environment. o Experience of working as a team member. o Previous experience of using IT systems. o Awareness of Data Protection and Freedom of information Act. ***A Standard DBS check is required for this role. 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. 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 ... 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 Monday 22nd January 2023 at 17:00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13525580-a295-4d3e-833b-8ba6837c6ec6
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
£6,620 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jan 2024 - 29 Jul 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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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