--- title: "Xmas Elf Helpers 29Nov21 DBPH" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-274ad5a3-4548-4cbe-a9ea-08b65ea45f25" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-274ad5a3-4548-4cbe-a9ea-08b65ea45f25" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-274ad5a3-4548-4cbe-a9ea-08b65ea45f25.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-274ad5a3-4548-4cbe-a9ea-08b65ea45f25.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-29" --- # Xmas Elf Helpers 29Nov21 DBPH Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-274ad5a3-4548-4cbe-a9ea-08b65ea45f25 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-274ad5a3-4548-4cbe-a9ea-08b65ea45f25) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-274ad5a3-4548-4cbe-a9ea-08b65ea45f25.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of seasonal personnel under the title "Xmas Elf Helpers 29Nov21 DBPH." This opportunity falls under the services industry, specifically the supply services of personnel including temporary staff. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a closing date for submissions on Wednesday, 2nd December 2021, at 1:00 PM. The work will take place at Sandwell Valley Park Farm in West Bromwich, commencing on 3rd December 2021 and concluding on 24th December 2021, coinciding with various festive events during this period. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for a competitive bidding process. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in staffing solutions, particularly those capable of providing temporary workers for events. Companies with experience in hiring customer-facing roles—such as entertainers or activity supervisors—would be well-suited to compete. Participants are expected to have the capacity to fulfil flexible shift patterns, including weekends, and must be adept at engaging with families and managing children's activities. Interested parties will need to provide a CV, two references, and details of their agency's costs in their submissions. ## Notice SANTA'S ELF HELPERS X15 Rate of Pay: ?9.43 per hour to worker Hours: Flexible shift patterns (including weekends) Location: Sandwell Valley Park Farm, West Bromwich Start Date: Saturday 27th November 2021 until 24th December 2021 Brief description: Interacting with families, supervising children's activities, working with Santa in his grotto, assisting with craft activities and assisting with the managing queues. A costume would be provided, and the individual must be able to liaise with children and adults. Event dates are: Forge Mill Farm Day time Offering: Christmas at the Farm o Event days - 27th ,28th November, 4th, 5th, 11th,12th,17th- 22nd December 10am until 4-9.30pm Evening offering at Forge Mill Farm: Christmas Bedtime At The Farm Friday 10th, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th, Monday 20th, Tuesday 21st, Wednesday 22nd December from 4.30pm Sandwell Valley Park Farm Saturday 4, Sunday 5, Saturday 11, Sunday 12, Saturday 18, Sunday 19, Monday 20, Tuesday 21, and ( 1/2 a day) Wednesday 22 December 2021 Festive Evenings at Sandwell Valley Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th December 6pm until 9.30pm 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-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing Date: WEDNESDAY 2 DECEMBER 2021 AT 1:00PM 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/f243f295-dc96-4ef1-b9bb-28f0a7e932a3 | | 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 | 29 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Dec 2021 - 24 Dec 2021 | | 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 - 29 Nov 2021 at 11:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f243f295-dc96-4ef1-b9bb-28f0a7e932a3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f243f295-dc96-4ef1-b9bb-28f0a7e932a3 29th November 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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