--- title: "Social Worker x3 AM" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-005316cb-2df8-4d6a-9175-f773a6f3719f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-005316cb-2df8-4d6a-9175-f773a6f3719f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-005316cb-2df8-4d6a-9175-f773a6f3719f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-005316cb-2df8-4d6a-9175-f773a6f3719f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-02-13" --- # Social Worker x3 AM Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-005316cb-2df8-4d6a-9175-f773a6f3719f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-005316cb-2df8-4d6a-9175-f773a6f3719f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-005316cb-2df8-4d6a-9175-f773a6f3719f.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender titled "Social Worker x3 AM" for the supply services of personnel. This 12-week temporary contract, with a view to extend, is located in West Bromwich, West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode: B70 8SZ). The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, with a contract period starting on February 28, 2023, and ending on May 31, 2023. The deadline for tender submissions is February 16, 2023, at 12:00:00 UTC. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in providing social work services to vulnerable individuals to supply personnel to the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. Companies with expertise in social care legislation, such as the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005, would be well-suited to compete. The opportunity could be particularly relevant for agencies specialising in community support, mental health care, and services for older people and individuals with complex needs. ## Notice Job Title: Social Worker x3 Rate of Pay: PS17.06 per hour (Inside IR35) Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Hybrid Working/Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, B69 3DE. Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Temporary (Agency) 12 weeks with a view to extend Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: We are looking for 3x Social Workers for 3 months fixed-term contract and full time to cover while we recruit to full time vacancies within the West Bromwich area of Sandwell. We require agency social workers who are experienced with working with customers in the community, has good social/social work skills, and attributes to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people in Sandwell. You will need to be motivated and flexible with high professional standards and knowledge and experience of practicing with the current social care legislation including the Care Act 2014, Continuing Health Care, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Community DOLS/LPS. You will be expected to work with vulnerable adults with mental health issues, learning disability, physical disability, complex needs, older people and their carer's. You will need to be confident carrying out outcome focused assessments, with support planning, to meet their care and support needs. You must be able to work with a diverse group of individuals and with our partner agencies to deliver the best outcomes for our customers. You will be given an induction, access to appropriate training opportunities and regular supervision with experienced managers. You will be working in a friendly environment, within a skilled, diverse and supportive team. 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. An Enhanced DBS with Adults Barring List Check 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 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... Additional information: 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. Delivery Notes 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. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3175e5de-7ea3-46e0-8193-ca861574d1cd | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Feb 2023 - 31 May 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £22,723 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B70 8SZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | West Bromwich Central | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 13 Feb 2023 at 10:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3175e5de-7ea3-46e0-8193-ca861574d1cd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3175e5de-7ea3-46e0-8193-ca861574d1cd 13th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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