--- title: "Advanced Practitioner VF" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3bf8619f-9114-40f6-aa3c-71d635ce2c83" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3bf8619f-9114-40f6-aa3c-71d635ce2c83" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3bf8619f-9114-40f6-aa3c-71d635ce2c83.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3bf8619f-9114-40f6-aa3c-71d635ce2c83.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-05-03" --- # Advanced Practitioner VF Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3bf8619f-9114-40f6-aa3c-71d635ce2c83 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3bf8619f-9114-40f6-aa3c-71d635ce2c83) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3bf8619f-9114-40f6-aa3c-71d635ce2c83.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for the provision of services titled "Advanced Practitioner VF". This opportunity involves hiring an individual to serve as a Registered Qualified Social Worker within the Adult Social Care department. The contract is temporary for 12 weeks with a potential extension. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the closing date for submissions is Thursday 9th May 2024. The location for service delivery is Sandwell Council House in Oldbury, West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the personnel services industry, specifically those providing temporary staff. Companies with experience in supplying qualified social workers within adult care settings may find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is the buying organization responsible for this procurement, and businesses interested in this tender should closely follow the procurement process through the In-tend Supplier Portal. ## Notice Job Title: Advanced Practitioner Rate of Pay: up to PS36.00 per hour (Inside IR35) Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, B69 3DE Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Temporary (Agency) 12 weeks with a view to extend Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Registered qualified social worker with substantive managerial experience of working within adult CSWTs. To manage the day to day activities of the team, to support the management team to improvement of key performance and standard within the Rowley Regis CSWT. To active involvement of service delivery to ensure that its aligned with the developing focus of Adult Social Care in Sandwell and supporting with change and transformation. To implement relevant policies and procedures as required. There is an expectation that you would cover/ deputise for the Team Managers within Adult Social Care. Have knowledge and understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory framework and Government initiatives relating to service area, including safeguarding, and the needs of vulnerable adults. Have excellent and positive relationships for effective partnership working. To hold budget responsibility at an agreed approval level, ensuring services are delivered within resources and external revenue opportunities. An Enhanced DBS with Children's and Adults Barring List Check 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. Please ensure that candidate may rate and agency on-cost charges is stated on the CV. Closing Date: Thursday 9th May 2024. Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, 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 Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation 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. Delivery Notes The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, 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 Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation 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/b84aa3f8-ad69-4b1e-9f52-bd7c4acbb6e4 | | 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 | 3 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Jun 2024 - 30 Aug 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,765 | | 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 - 3 May 2024 at 10:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b84aa3f8-ad69-4b1e-9f52-bd7c4acbb6e4 - 3 May 2024 at 10:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b84aa3f8-ad69-4b1e-9f52-bd7c4acbb6e4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b84aa3f8-ad69-4b1e-9f52-bd7c4acbb6e4 3rd May 2024 - 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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