--- title: "Santa (18/10/2023)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1382d68d-aebf-44e5-8120-5d4676b9b4ab" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1382d68d-aebf-44e5-8120-5d4676b9b4ab" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1382d68d-aebf-44e5-8120-5d4676b9b4ab.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1382d68d-aebf-44e5-8120-5d4676b9b4ab.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-10-19" --- # Santa (18/10/2023) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1382d68d-aebf-44e5-8120-5d4676b9b4ab [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1382d68d-aebf-44e5-8120-5d4676b9b4ab) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1382d68d-aebf-44e5-8120-5d4676b9b4ab.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a public procurement process for a Santa contract with a title of "Santa (18/10/2023)". This falls under the industry category of supply services of personnel including temporary staff. The contract involves providing a Santa for festive events in Sandwell, with a contract period from November 25th to December 23rd, 2023. Interested parties need to submit their tenders by October 25th, 2023. This tender opportunity provides a chance for agencies offering personnel services to participate in bringing joy to children during the Christmas season. Businesses with experience in event staffing, especially individuals that can embody the role of Santa effectively, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract offers a commercial value of £6204 GBP and presents a great opportunity for firms interested in temporary personnel services within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. ## Notice Santa Rate of Pay:11.18 Per Hour (PAYE) Hours: Working Hours from 9.00am -6.00pm weekends from 25 November to 23rd December and some weekdays in the final run up to Christmas. Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Could you bring a Ho Ho Ho to Christmas in Sandwell? We are looking for the perfect Santa to light up children's faces with joy this festive season during grotto visits and exclusive appearances. A costume is provided, and a very jolly personality is a must. You must be able to remain in character and interact with children and give them a gift. A photographer will on hand to take pictures. A happy band of elves will also be with you to assist you in your duties. Costumes for both roles will be provided, and individuals must be able to liaise with children and adults well with a keen eye for exceptional customer service. Sandwell events are great fun to work on, with a strong teamwork ethic and plenty of opportunities to gain new skills. Previous Santa experience is preferable but not essential. There may be some requirements to work elsewhere such as one or two events at Lightwoods Park, Haden Hill House or West Smethwick Park or Christmas light switch on in town centres. This post will include evening and weekend working cover. Working Hours from 9.00am -6.00pm weekends from 25 November to 23rd December and some weekdays in the final run up to Christmas. 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. No DBS 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 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-... Additional information: 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. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c478bd4-6268-4bd2-965c-d2d32673d4ac | | 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 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Nov 2023 - 23 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,204 | | 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 - 19 Oct 2023 at 08:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c478bd4-6268-4bd2-965c-d2d32673d4ac - 19 Oct 2023 at 08:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c478bd4-6268-4bd2-965c-d2d32673d4ac ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c478bd4-6268-4bd2-965c-d2d32673d4ac 19th October 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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