--- title: "Rapid Response Operative DB 26Apr22" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1b97f024-47fd-43f2-bf91-1a289dc0c64a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1b97f024-47fd-43f2-bf91-1a289dc0c64a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b97f024-47fd-43f2-bf91-1a289dc0c64a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b97f024-47fd-43f2-bf91-1a289dc0c64a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-04-26" --- # Rapid Response Operative DB 26Apr22 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b97f024-47fd-43f2-bf91-1a289dc0c64a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1b97f024-47fd-43f2-bf91-1a289dc0c64a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b97f024-47fd-43f2-bf91-1a289dc0c64a.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting an open procurement process for the position of Rapid Response Operative. This opportunity is categorised under personnel supply services and is located borough-wide in Sandwell, West Midlands. The tender period is set to close on Monday, 2nd May 2022, at 5 PM, with the contract commencing on 9th May 2022 and concluding on 31st May 2022. Interested parties should submit their applications via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in personnel services, particularly those that can provide temporary staffing solutions. Companies with capabilities in managing physically demanding roles, logistics, and waste management operations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, businesses that excel in customer service and have the ability to handle challenging work environments could also find this tender advantageous. ## Notice RAPID RESPONSE OPERATIVE Rate of Pay: BAND D ?11.02 ph to worker Hours: 37 hours per week (7.30am - 3.30pm (during darker months), changing to 9am - 5pm during the summer months) Location: Council House, Oldbury (but boroughwide of Sandwell) Contract type: Temporary for 3 months Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Duties of the role are: o Attend fly tipped areas within the Sandwell Borough, inspect the rubbish and load onto truck o Search rubbish for evidence of culprit o Potentially dirty and dangerous work (searching rubbish may find dead animals, rotting meat, nappies, needles, etc) o Physically demanding, moving large or heavy objects (i.e.: mattresses) o Complete online forms regarding the fly tipped rubbish o Take photos on the Tablet (provided) and send to the Environmental Officers to investigate o Interact with members of the public who may attend the site o Leaflet drop offs to make borough cleaner Candidates need to have good customer service skills and need to be able to physically do the job. They need to also have good ICT skills. Will be required to take a Driving Assessment and pass this prior to commencement of role to drive the council's 3.5 tonne vehicles You will be paired with an existing member of staff initially. You will be provided with PPE, special equipment and uniform. Training will be provided. 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: MONDAY 2 MAY 2022 AT 5PM 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/6f2723fb-9b61-484a-bdf8-dc5fae9f661c | | 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 | 26 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 2 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 May 2022 - 31 May 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 - 26 Apr 2022 at 10:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f2723fb-9b61-484a-bdf8-dc5fae9f661c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f2723fb-9b61-484a-bdf8-dc5fae9f661c 26th April 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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