--- title: "Adults - Care Assistants SA and DB" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0fbef4f1-bd5c-477c-b135-8d29c9c3269e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0fbef4f1-bd5c-477c-b135-8d29c9c3269e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0fbef4f1-bd5c-477c-b135-8d29c9c3269e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0fbef4f1-bd5c-477c-b135-8d29c9c3269e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-03-23" --- # Adults - Care Assistants SA and DB Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fbef4f1-bd5c-477c-b135-8d29c9c3269e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0fbef4f1-bd5c-477c-b135-8d29c9c3269e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0fbef4f1-bd5c-477c-b135-8d29c9c3269e.json) ## Summary The procurement process is managed by the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, seeking care assistants for various locations within the West Midlands, specifically Tipton and Smethwick. The tender is titled "Adults - Care Assistants SA and DB" and falls under the services category of supply services for personnel. This open procedure is currently in the Tender stage, with a closing date set for 25 March 2020 at 2.00 PM. The anticipated contract period is from 30 March 2020 to 25 June 2020, offering a total contract value of £9,000, with a minimum threshold of £3,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for agencies and businesses specialising in care services, particularly those with experience in working with older adults and individuals with dementia. Businesses that are well-suited to compete will need to demonstrate their capabilities in providing compassionate care, as well as their adherence to necessary regulations such as Enhanced Barring Adults DBS checks. With a focus on temporary staffing solutions, this contract could help businesses expand their client base within the public sector, especially in providing essential care services during the specified period. ## Notice Care Assistants Required Rate of Pay: PS9.74 PAYE Hours: Working hours are to be confirmed, however this role will require working days, nights, evening and weekends and be required to work on Bank Holidays. Locations: Care Assistants will be required to work at the locations listed below: - Walker Grange, Central Avenue, Tipton, DY4 9RZ Manifoldia Grange, Coyne Road, West Bromwich, B70 7JU Fountain Court, Millpool Way, Smethwick, B66 4HW Holly Grange, Mallin Street, Smethwick, B66 1QY Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency - 12 weeks Job Description and Personnel Specifications are attached, which also provides more information above the roles. Brief description: The service is generally focused on but not completely for people who have a dementia diagnoses. The main duties include supporting people to engage in meaningful activities Supporting people with occasional personal care Supporting people to keep safe due to their confusion Supporting people to mobilise to and from the dining room, toilet ect To promote independence and dignity To work well with existing day care staff members and managers to deliver a valued service You will require experience with working with Older people with a physical or mental health need. A good level of written and verbal communication On the cv's can you please list which location they are interested in. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions. Enhanced Barring Adults DBS check is required for this role. Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor 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: Monday 23 March 2020 at 2.00PM Additional information: Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions. Enhanced Barring Adults DBS check is required for this role. Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor 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: Wednesday 25 March 2020 at 2.00PM Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0aec7f8b-56b7-4d8b-bbf9-8e53df4cfede | | 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 | 23 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Mar 2020 - 25 Jun 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,000 | | 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 - 23 Mar 2020 at 16:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0aec7f8b-56b7-4d8b-bbf9-8e53df4cfede ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0aec7f8b-56b7-4d8b-bbf9-8e53df4cfede 23rd March 2020 - 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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