--- title: "Citizen and Consumer Protection Officer (Accommodation Team) x1 KB060821" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-29b55f5b-0486-4996-ba49-161af2524842" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-29b55f5b-0486-4996-ba49-161af2524842" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-29b55f5b-0486-4996-ba49-161af2524842.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-29b55f5b-0486-4996-ba49-161af2524842.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-08-06" --- # Citizen and Consumer Protection Officer (Accommodation Team) x1 KB060821 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29b55f5b-0486-4996-ba49-161af2524842 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-29b55f5b-0486-4996-ba49-161af2524842) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-29b55f5b-0486-4996-ba49-161af2524842.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking a Citizen and Consumer Protection Officer for the Accommodation Team, with a contract value of £8,010. This opportunity is based at the Court House in West Bromwich, West Midlands, and falls under the recruitment services industry category. The procurement process is at the end stage of the tender period, which concludes on 11th August 2021, with the contract expected to start on 16th August 2021 and end on 30th September 2021. This is an open procedure procurement, allowing for competitive submissions from various bidders. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the recruitment and staffing sector, especially those with expertise in housing enforcement and regulatory services. Companies that supply qualified personnel with experience in the private sector housing enforcement, as well as knowledge of the Housing Act and associated regulations, would benefit from competing for this contract. The emphasis on qualifications in building surveying or environmental health highlights the need for specialised firms capable of delivering skilled professionals to meet the council's requirements for improving housing standards across the borough. ## Notice Job Title Citizen and Consumer Protection Officer (Accommodation Team) x1 Rate of Pay: PS18.00 per hour (PAYE) (Roles falls within IR35). Hours: 37 per week Location: Court House, West Bromwich Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency Ends 30th September 2021 Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: The Citizen and Consumer Protection (Accommodation) Team are looking to recruit a motivated, well-organised individual as an inspecting officer to enforce housing standards in the private residential sector in Sandwell, with suitable qualifications and private sector housing enforcement experience who is able to manage complex workloads and prioritise casework with minimal supervision. The role is essentially a Buildings Inspector carrying out building inspections. The Citizen and Consumer Protection (Accommodation) Team deals with requests for assistance from private tenants and occupiers, provides advice to landlords and is engaged in multi-agency initiatives to improve living conditions across the borough. Sandwell, in the heart of the West Midlands is a progressive and forward-looking authority at the forefront of many innovative approaches to urban regeneration. You will be: * Qualified to BTEC HNC/HND level in Building/Surveying or a qualified Environmental Health Officer * Certified competent in carrying out HHSRS surveying You will have: * Experience in private sector housing enforcement, including the preparation of cases, prosecutions with experience of appearing in court being advantageous. * Sound knowledge of construction and an awareness of the legal process relevant to this area of work. * Be able to evidence a good working knowledge and experience in enforcing the Housing Act 2004, using and understanding the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, Housing and Planning Act 2016, The Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006 and the Environmental Protection Act 1990 * Experience in multi-agency enforcement work around modern slavery and exploitation relating to HMOs and illegal residential conversions is advantageous. * Knowledge and experience of civil penalties from Housing Act disrepair and HMO management regulation breaches. 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 ... Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is Friday 30th April 2021 at 12:00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is Wednesday 11th August 2021 12:00pm Midday Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f2ec84f-c72c-4860-8327-672bc4d7b4de | | 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 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Aug 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,010 | | 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 - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 6 Aug 2021 at 18:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f2ec84f-c72c-4860-8327-672bc4d7b4de - 22 Apr 2021 at 17:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f2ec84f-c72c-4860-8327-672bc4d7b4de ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f2ec84f-c72c-4860-8327-672bc4d7b4de 6th August 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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