--- title: "Educational Psychologist x2" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-24c9f437-a9e5-47f7-b4a8-05386d059e5b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24c9f437-a9e5-47f7-b4a8-05386d059e5b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24c9f437-a9e5-47f7-b4a8-05386d059e5b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24c9f437-a9e5-47f7-b4a8-05386d059e5b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-15" --- # Educational Psychologist x2 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24c9f437-a9e5-47f7-b4a8-05386d059e5b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24c9f437-a9e5-47f7-b4a8-05386d059e5b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24c9f437-a9e5-47f7-b4a8-05386d059e5b.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking to procure the services of two Educational Psychologists through an open tender process titled "Educational Psychologist x2". This opportunity falls under the supply of personnel services within the education sector, located in West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender period is set to close on 18 June 2021, with a contract start date anticipated for 27 June 2021, lasting until 31 August 2021. Interested parties should note that the minimum contract value is £1,000, while the maximum is £2,000, and all submissions must adhere to the IR35 regulations. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in educational psychology and related services, particularly those capable of providing qualified professionals that meet the specified requirements. Agencies with candidates who hold professional qualifications in Educational Psychology and are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) will find this contract especially relevant. The successful provision of services can help to enhance the community's support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), thereby fostering growth for providers involved in these essential educational services. ## Notice Job role: Educational Psychologist Hours: 7.5 hrs a week Start date: ASAP Pay rate: ?475 per day THIS ROLE FALLS IN SCOPE OF IR35 This is not a traded service role. Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Applicants must hold a professional qualification in Educational Psychology or will have qualified by September 2021 and must be registered with the HCPC. o Do you enjoy applying psychology creatively and at multiple levels? o Are you a psychologist who likes a challenge? o Are you an innovator who can help us to further develop our working relationships with partners including Social Care and Public Health? This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and highly valued Community Educational and Child Psychology team that is expanding and evolving to meet the demands and needs of a diverse population by increasing our capacity. Sandwell Educational Psychology Service (EPS) is a strong and vibrant team that is an integral part of the well- regarded multi-professional Inclusion Support Service (Ofsted-HMI 2017) within an LA where 'Informed and coordinated actions are improving provision and outcomes for children and young people with SEND' (Ofsted-HMI 2019). We provide a working environment that promotes good working relationships and the strength of team support. You will work a school patch system in a multi-professional team but will also meet regularly with the ECP team which includes Senior ECPs, Senior Specialist ECPs, Trainee ECPs, Assistant ECPs and Research Psychologists. You will have a laptop and mobile phone, which will enable you to work efficiently and agilely. We are fortunate to continue to operate within a centrally-funded model, but we are also developing our traded offer with schools. In addition, we are delivering high profile projects, such as the Sandwell Wellbeing Charter Mark, that have been commissioned by partners within the Local Authority including Public Health and Social Care. Our ECPs are also involved in the delivery of Video Interactive Guidance (VIG) and Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST), and have led on the development of a range of psychologically-based assessment tools and whole school approaches. In Sandwell every day is different where the work involves a variation of activities including consultation, training, research and work with Early Years children right up to Post 16 young people. ECPs are encouraged to be innovative and creative to support service development and are autonomous in the approaches taken and the choice of tools used to work with children and young people. The ECP team have a solid team identity that is grounded in the values of Community Psychology, with a strong emphasis on person-centred approaches and anti-oppressive practice. Sandwell is an exciting and continuously developing service where Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is highly valued. Conse... Additional information: 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. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/610c3854-a9b9-4fff-a34e-c8552763c218 | | 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 | 15 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Jun 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000 | | 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 - 15 Jun 2021 at 10:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/610c3854-a9b9-4fff-a34e-c8552763c218 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/610c3854-a9b9-4fff-a34e-c8552763c218 15th June 2021 - 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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