--- title: "Home Support Assistants x8 DB" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2936eba1-ca64-4b11-9eb3-3d860e2a426f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2936eba1-ca64-4b11-9eb3-3d860e2a426f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2936eba1-ca64-4b11-9eb3-3d860e2a426f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2936eba1-ca64-4b11-9eb3-3d860e2a426f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-09-23" --- # Home Support Assistants x8 DB Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2936eba1-ca64-4b11-9eb3-3d860e2a426f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2936eba1-ca64-4b11-9eb3-3d860e2a426f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2936eba1-ca64-4b11-9eb3-3d860e2a426f.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a tender for the position of Home Support Assistants, with vacancies for eight posts located across the borough of Sandwell. This procurement falls under the category of customer-care services and is part of the services sector. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions required by 24 September 2020 at 12:00 noon, and the contract is expected to commence on 4 October 2020, lasting until 31 December 2020. The procurement follows an open procedure below the threshold, and the role necessitates individuals holding a driving licence to facilitate travel across various locations. This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the care and support sector, particularly those providing home care services. Companies with experience in healthcare staffing or home support solutions would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract could contribute to business growth by expanding client bases within the local government sector, especially for agencies specialising in delivering quality care to individuals in their homes. ## Notice HOME SUPPORT ASSISTANTS X8 Rate of Pay: Band C : PS10.01 ph (plus Enhancements for evenings, weekends and bank holidays) Hours: 20 hours per week (rota) Location: Various Locations across the borough of Sandwell Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency - 12 weeks Job Description attached, which also provides more information about the above role. Brief description: As a Home Support Worker, you will be required to work with people in their own home, providing a range of care and support that maximises independence. This may include assisting people with their personal care, helping them to prepare meals and snacks and helping to rebuild their confidence. We aim to get people out of hospital as soon as they are medically fit and work with people to prevent further admissions. 20-hour posts available, which include a continental shift pattern that includes mornings and evenings and you should be able to travel across the borough and will therefore need to hold a full valid driving licence and own your own vehicle. This role requires you to travel across the Borough of Sandwell. Therefore, a driving licence check, including proof of business insurance and MOT will be required. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions. A DBS (Police Check) is required for this role. Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor 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: 24 September 2020 at 12:00 (Midday). 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/e00ded5e-8ed3-40e3-8eff-74025d95e295 | | 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 | 23 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Oct 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000 | | 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 - 79342320 - Customer-care services ## Release History - 23 Sep 2020 at 10:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e00ded5e-8ed3-40e3-8eff-74025d95e295 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e00ded5e-8ed3-40e3-8eff-74025d95e295 23rd September 2020 - 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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