--- title: "Procurement Officer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-22241c29-5eb0-4804-afdb-fda8a37a2517" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-22241c29-5eb0-4804-afdb-fda8a37a2517" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22241c29-5eb0-4804-afdb-fda8a37a2517.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22241c29-5eb0-4804-afdb-fda8a37a2517.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-05-09" --- # Procurement Officer Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22241c29-5eb0-4804-afdb-fda8a37a2517 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-22241c29-5eb0-4804-afdb-fda8a37a2517) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22241c29-5eb0-4804-afdb-fda8a37a2517.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Procurement Officer to assist in the development and delivery of its procurement activities. This tender, titled "Procurement Officer", falls under the services industry category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline set for 17 May 2019. The selected candidate will start the contract on 3 June 2019, lasting until 2 August 2019. The procurement method is an open procedure and offers a competitive pay rate within Band G, between £34,788 and £39,782, and it is essential for candidates to hold a MCIPS qualification and have at least three years of relevant experience. This opportunity is ideal for businesses that provide personnel staffing solutions, particularly those experienced in temporary staffing or procurement services. By participating in this tender, firms can expand their business reach within local government procurement, capitalising on Sandwell Council’s commitment to efficient procurement processes aimed at driving value for money. Businesses that have expertise in managing personnel resources and can navigate the procurement landscape will be well-positioned to compete and benefit from this contracting opportunity. ## Notice Procurement Officer Hours: 37 Hours per week, Monday to Friday Start date: ASAP for 3 months Rate of Pay: Band G ?34,788 - ?39,782 PAYE but agencies can advise what the candidate would be looking for on a LTD company basis Contract type: Agency Location: - Will be required to work at various buildings such as Providence Place, West Bromwich, Sandwell Council House, Oldbury and Operations and Development Centre, Oldbury Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. In March 2018, Sandwell Council approved a new set of Procurement & Contact Procedure Rules which has transformed the way the Council carries out its procurement activities. These changes aim to enable the Council to achieve Sandwell's Vision 2030 through efficient processes and empowered officers. Following a fundamental restructure of Procurement Services, we are seeking a talented and dedicated individual to join the team responsible for all procurement activity across the Council (excluding social care and public health contracts). Reporting to the Procurement Business Partner, the post will assist in the development and delivery of a proactive and flexible Procurement Service that is able to respond to the needs of the Council to deliver Vision 2030 whilst achieving value for money and ensuring procurement and payment activity is compliant with Council polices, managing people and other resources in order to deliver priorities and objectives, or as otherwise directed. The post holder must:- o hold a MCIPS qualification (Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) o have knowledge of ICT packages such as word, excel etc o have minimum of 3 years' experience in a relevant service area. o have experience of supervising employees, allocating workloads and supervising the completion of work. o have experience of guiding and / or supervising project work o have experience of negotiating and consulting with internal and external stakeholders. o have knowledge of contract forms JCT and NEC o Provide procurement support, advice and guidance to services across the Council and external bodies as appropriate. o Develop and deliver Procurement Plans based on service need and spend analysis, maximising the Councils purchasing power to improve its competitive edge and to deliver best value. o Undertake and manage procurement exercises from identifying need to establishing appropriate and streamlined ordering and payment processes ensuring compliance with legislation and Council policies. o Manage Key Council contracts, liaising with services and suppliers to ensure compliance and maximise performance. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions. Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor. The Council will be using the In-ten... 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. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5ef838b-63a3-49dd-8fd8-f29f0a65e9c0 | | 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 | 9 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | 17 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jun 2019 - 2 Aug 2019 | | 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 - 9 May 2019 at 14:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5ef838b-63a3-49dd-8fd8-f29f0a65e9c0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5ef838b-63a3-49dd-8fd8-f29f0a65e9c0 9th May 2019 - 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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