--- title: "Home Support Assistants X4" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-40af8e6c-666e-4d51-9e7d-db895ff54168" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-40af8e6c-666e-4d51-9e7d-db895ff54168" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40af8e6c-666e-4d51-9e7d-db895ff54168.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40af8e6c-666e-4d51-9e7d-db895ff54168.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-11-09" --- # Home Support Assistants X4 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40af8e6c-666e-4d51-9e7d-db895ff54168 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-40af8e6c-666e-4d51-9e7d-db895ff54168) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40af8e6c-666e-4d51-9e7d-db895ff54168.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently procuring Home Support Assistants across various locations within the borough of Sandwell. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with a closing date set for Thursday, 12 November 2020, at 12:00 noon. This contract, valued at £20,000, is an open recruitment to supply personnel including temporary staff, and is aimed at ensuring the provision of essential care and support that maximises independence for vulnerable adults. The roles involve 20 hours of work per week on a rota basis, with an expected start date of 23 November 2020 and a contract duration of 12 weeks. Interested parties are advised to register on the In-tend e-Tendering System to express their interest and access relevant documents. This tender presents a significant opportunity for agencies specialising in care services, particularly those experienced in working with vulnerable adults. Businesses that can provide qualified staff willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and are capable of managing contracts in the health and social care sector will be well-suited to compete. The contract's structure encourages engagement from established care providers, as well as smaller agencies looking to expand their presence in the market. ## Notice HOME SUPPORT ASSISTANTS X4 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. As part of this role you must have experience of working with vulnerable adults. 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 Enhanced Barring DBS (Police Check) is required for this role. 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: Thursday 12 November 2020 at 12.00noon 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. Closing Date: Thursday 12 November 2020 at 12.00noon Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df4051dd-68f9-408f-903c-fb779addc6f2 | | 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 | 9 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Nov 2020 - 23 Feb 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 9 Nov 2020 at 12:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df4051dd-68f9-408f-903c-fb779addc6f2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df4051dd-68f9-408f-903c-fb779addc6f2 9th November 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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