--- title: "Trading Standards Officer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-45dd9478-89db-4275-9311-a212515df7c5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45dd9478-89db-4275-9311-a212515df7c5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45dd9478-89db-4275-9311-a212515df7c5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45dd9478-89db-4275-9311-a212515df7c5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-07-19" --- # Trading Standards Officer Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45dd9478-89db-4275-9311-a212515df7c5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45dd9478-89db-4275-9311-a212515df7c5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45dd9478-89db-4275-9311-a212515df7c5.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a qualified Trading Standards Officer as part of an open procurement process for agency services. This opportunity, identified as IT-230-6150-AN0192, falls under the services industry category with a focus on personnel supply, notably for temporary staff. Located in West Bromwich, United Kingdom, applicants must submit their responses by 10:30 am on 25 July 2022 for a contract period commencing on 1 August 2022 and ending on 1 November 2022. Interested parties can access the documents and additional information through the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in temporary staffing solutions, particularly those with expertise in public sector roles related to food standards inspections. Companies with a proven track record in providing qualified personnel for regulatory roles, especially those familiar with the Food Law Practice Guidance, will be well-positioned to compete. Applicants should be adept in using Microsoft Office and have a robust communication skill set, catering to the requirements of this role, which falls outside the IR35 regulations. ## Notice Trading Standards Officer Rate of Pay: PS16.06 (PAYE) Hours: 37 Location: Agile/Sandwell Council House, Oldbury Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Sandwell MBC Citizen and Consumer Protection, Business and Consumer team is looking for a fully qualified, enthusiastic and reliable Trading Standards Officer. We are looking for someone with recent experience of conducting Food Standards Inspections. You should hold the baseline qualification to enable you to carry out food standards work and should be able to demonstrate competency against the framework specified in the Food Law Practice Guidance (March 2021). This role is ideally tailored towards somebody with public sector food premises inspection experience. You must be competent with Microsoft Office and use of the internet and be an excellent communicator at all levels. Knowledge of the CIVICA environmental health database is desirable. A Standard DBS is required for this role. This role falls inside of IR35 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. 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: Monday 25 July 2022 at 10.30am 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/91bec311-828e-4df4-a9b0-4c520cb16787 | | 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 | 19 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2022 - 1 Nov 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,134 | | 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 - 19 Jul 2022 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91bec311-828e-4df4-a9b0-4c520cb16787 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91bec311-828e-4df4-a9b0-4c520cb16787 19th July 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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