--- title: "Business Support Officer DB 4Mar22" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-384280db-78f4-4aee-9481-a8f07af4478a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-384280db-78f4-4aee-9481-a8f07af4478a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-384280db-78f4-4aee-9481-a8f07af4478a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-384280db-78f4-4aee-9481-a8f07af4478a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-04" --- # Business Support Officer DB 4Mar22 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-384280db-78f4-4aee-9481-a8f07af4478a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-384280db-78f4-4aee-9481-a8f07af4478a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-384280db-78f4-4aee-9481-a8f07af4478a.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a tender process for the position of Business Support Officer, with a closing date set for 9 March 2022 at 1:30 PM. This temporary contract will last for a duration of three months, commencing on 14 March 2022 and concluding on 10 June 2022. The tender is being conducted via an open procurement method, and is categorized under supply services for personnel, specifically for temporary staff. The role requires applicants to have prior experience in a business support or administrative capacity, alongside requisite qualifications such as GCSEs in English and Maths. This tender presents significant opportunities for companies in the staffing and recruitment sector, particularly those specializing in administrative support services. Businesses that can effectively demonstrate their ability to provide skilled personnel for this support role will be well-positioned to compete. Given the emphasis on strong communication skills and the ability to manage both front-line service demands and administrative tasks, firms with experience in similar contract provisions or those that can offer adequately trained staff will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. ## Notice BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER Rate of Pay: Band C = PS10.01ph to worker Hours: 37 hours pw Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury (plus working from home) Contract type: Temporary for 3 months Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Job Summary: The applicant will need to have typing/word processing ability to OCR/RSA 2 standard or equivalent and a GCSE in English and Maths or an equivalent qualification. It is essential you have at least 12 months experience of working in a business support/administrative environment. You should be able to interact positively and communicate effectively at all levels; be self-motivated, taking a proactive approach to your work. You will be working as part of a team supporting a busy front-line service. Therefore, you should have the ability to both organise and prioritise your work ensuring you are able to meet deadlines. The ability to take minutes of meetings, work on your own initiative and contribute to effective team working is required 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 9 MARCH 2022 AT 13:30PM 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/6ae10c56-41e5-4af4-b6e0-57f528de7ead | | 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 | 4 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Mar 2022 - 10 Jun 2022 | | 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 - 4 Mar 2022 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ae10c56-41e5-4af4-b6e0-57f528de7ead ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ae10c56-41e5-4af4-b6e0-57f528de7ead 4th March 2022 - 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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