--- title: "Social Worker KB060921" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-03de764a-a07c-4284-99d0-96463f17d079" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-03de764a-a07c-4284-99d0-96463f17d079" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03de764a-a07c-4284-99d0-96463f17d079.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03de764a-a07c-4284-99d0-96463f17d079.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-06" --- # Social Worker KB060921 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03de764a-a07c-4284-99d0-96463f17d079 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-03de764a-a07c-4284-99d0-96463f17d079) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03de764a-a07c-4284-99d0-96463f17d079.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender for a Social Worker position titled "Social Worker KB060921." This procurement falls within the recruitment services industry, located in West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for Thursday, 9th September 2021, at 15:00. The contract is expected to begin on 13th September 2021, lasting for 12 weeks with the possibility of extension until 31st March 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, and interested parties are encouraged to use the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal to submit their queries and documents. This tender presents a notable opportunity for agencies specialising in social care and recruitment services, particularly those with experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Businesses that supply temporary staff in the social care sector will be well-suited to compete, particularly those that can provide qualified workers with the necessary background in partnership working with families and health professionals. Agencies should prepare to submit comprehensive documentation, including CVs, references, and detailed cost proposals, to meet the requirements outlined in the tender documents. ## Notice Job Title: Social Worker Rate of Pay: PS15.78 to PS18.00 per hour PAYE (This role falls inside of IR35) Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Home working Start Date: ASAP Contract type: For 12 weeks but to be extended until 31st March 2022 Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: We are looking for an agency worker who has at least 2 years' experience of working with adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism and complex needs to work with a project to reassess and support plan with people with a strengths/asset's-based approach. Experience of partnership working with providers, families, health professionals, advocates would be welcomed. An Enhanced Barring Adults DBS 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 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 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: Thursday 9th September 2021 15:00pm 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 Thursday 9th September 2021 15:00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8746ece4-32ff-4c2f-83dd-12d182566640 | | 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 | 6 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,992 | | 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 - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 6 Sep 2021 at 14:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8746ece4-32ff-4c2f-83dd-12d182566640 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8746ece4-32ff-4c2f-83dd-12d182566640 6th September 2021 - 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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