--- title: "Social Worker (Community Teams) KB170122" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-103345ac-5ec5-4c8e-bfbe-6ee7c7e66f3f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-103345ac-5ec5-4c8e-bfbe-6ee7c7e66f3f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-103345ac-5ec5-4c8e-bfbe-6ee7c7e66f3f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-103345ac-5ec5-4c8e-bfbe-6ee7c7e66f3f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-19" --- # Social Worker (Community Teams) KB170122 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-103345ac-5ec5-4c8e-bfbe-6ee7c7e66f3f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-103345ac-5ec5-4c8e-bfbe-6ee7c7e66f3f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-103345ac-5ec5-4c8e-bfbe-6ee7c7e66f3f.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking qualified agencies to submit tenders for the position of Social Worker (Community Teams) under the procurement ID IT-230-5825. This opportunity falls within the recruitment services industry category and involves a contract for a duration of 12 weeks, starting on 24th January 2022. The tender is located in the West Midlands, with specific service requirements in Oldbury and Smethwick. The deadline for quotation submissions is on 21st January 2022 at 10:00am, and candidates must meet specific qualifications, including holding an Enhanced Adults Barring DBS and being fully Covid vaccinated. The procurement method is an open procedure under a below-threshold process, ensuring broad access to interested agencies. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for recruitment agencies specialising in social care, particularly those with experience in sourcing social workers for adult services with specific needs such as learning disabilities and autism. Companies that can swiftly provide qualified candidates in response to urgent requirements will have a competitive edge. The level of pay for the contract ranges from £28.00 to £32.00 per hour, making it attractive for skilled personnel. The potential for repeat business and further engagements in local government contracts makes this procurement an advantageous step for agencies looking to expand their footprint in the public sector. ## Notice Job Title Social Worker (Community Teams) Rate of Pay: Between PS28.00 per hour to PS32.00 per hour (Inside IR35) Hours: 37 Hours per week Location: Homeworking and Various locations in Sandwell Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency for 12 weeks Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: The Community Social Worker Team are looking for Social Workers who have experience of working with adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism and complex needs. They need to have knowledge and practice experience of legislation pertinent to adult social care including, skills of assessment and support plan process in accordance to a strengths/asset's-based approach. Experience of partnership working with providers, families, health professionals and advocates. This role is 37 hours per week and to start asap for 12 weeks. We need to recruit for 3:5 agency social worker within the Oldbury/Smethwick area. Can you please source agency social workers for the following: Position 1: 2x full time social worker for the Oldbury Town Position2: 1x full time and 1x 0:5 (18:5) for the Smethwick Town. At present we are homeworking but there is an expectation that staff have to complete visits to complete assessments. Rate of pay will be up to PS28.00 per hour, CVs required urgently please. Interviews to take place ASAP. An Enhanced Adults Barring DBS is required. Successful candidates must be fully Covid vaccinated. For further information please see JD and PS. 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 Adults Barring DBS is required. 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... 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 Friday 21st January 2022 at 10:00am Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2909468-672d-4312-909a-337c987bed39 | | 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 | 19 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Jan 2022 - 24 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,460 | | 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 - 19 Jan 2022 at 17:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2909468-672d-4312-909a-337c987bed39 - 17 Jan 2022 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2909468-672d-4312-909a-337c987bed39 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2909468-672d-4312-909a-337c987bed39 19th January 2022 - 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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