--- title: "Advanced Pratitioner KB" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1dd3bc68-0ee4-4366-ac4c-67de9f841e06" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1dd3bc68-0ee4-4366-ac4c-67de9f841e06" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1dd3bc68-0ee4-4366-ac4c-67de9f841e06.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1dd3bc68-0ee4-4366-ac4c-67de9f841e06.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-03-06" --- # Advanced Pratitioner KB Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1dd3bc68-0ee4-4366-ac4c-67de9f841e06 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1dd3bc68-0ee4-4366-ac4c-67de9f841e06) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1dd3bc68-0ee4-4366-ac4c-67de9f841e06.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for the service category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff." The tender title is "Advanced Practitioner KB," and it involves managing a team of social workers in Sandwell. The contract is temporary, lasting for 12 weeks with a view to extend, and will have a total value of £8857.8. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on March 8, 2023, and the contract period starting on March 31, 2023, and ending on June 30, 2023. The procurement method used is an open procedure below threshold. This opportunity presents a chance for qualified social work agencies to compete for a contract providing services for vulnerable adults in Sandwell. The successful bidder will need to demonstrate expertise in managing social work teams, including knowledge of relevant legislation and practice standards. Businesses looking to grow in the personnel services sector, particularly those with experience in adult social care and staff management, are well-suited to participate in this tender process facilitated through the In-tend e-Tendering System. ## Notice Job Title: Advanced Practitioner Rate of Pay: PS19.85 per hour (Inside IR35) Hours: 37 hours per week and 18.5 hours per week Location: Hybrid working Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Temporary (Agency) 12 weeks with a view to extend Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: We are looking for committed and hardworking qualified Social Worker with Adults Social Work management experience to work as an Advanced Practitioner to bring your knowledge, skills, and attributes to lead a team of qualified and unqualified staff to make a difference to the lives of the people of Sandwell. You will need to be motivated and flexible with high professional standards and sound knowledge and experience of current legislation and practice including the Care Act 2014, Safeguarding Continuing Health care, Community DOLS/LPS and Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Mental Health Act. Depending on the team you manage you will be expected to support your staff to work with vulnerable adults with Learning Disabilities and have some understanding around mental health issues, physical disability and the wider community. You need to be able to work with a diverse group of individuals and partner agencies. You will work alongside a supportive and experienced team of managers with regular supervision and development opportunities. Key features of this role: *Managing the day to day operational business of the team *Ensuring the successful delivery of team and service objectives *Managing expectations in terms of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, statutory safeguarding duties and corporate policies *Driving the improvement and performance frameworks, with regular staff supervision. *Implement, monitor and review the use of Prevention and Re-ablement services and the use of community offers. 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 DBS with Children's and Adults Barring Check 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 relat... Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, 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 Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation 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. Delivery Notes The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, 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 Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation 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/34754580-a8c7-4292-b783-cac179f0651b | | 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 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,857 | | 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 - 6 Mar 2023 at 15:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34754580-a8c7-4292-b783-cac179f0651b - 6 Mar 2023 at 15:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34754580-a8c7-4292-b783-cac179f0651b - 6 Mar 2023 at 15:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34754580-a8c7-4292-b783-cac179f0651b - 6 Mar 2023 at 15:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34754580-a8c7-4292-b783-cac179f0651b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34754580-a8c7-4292-b783-cac179f0651b 6th March 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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