--- title: "Housing Occupational Therapist" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-55395155-eb5c-4803-a2ce-d72b769c1b02" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55395155-eb5c-4803-a2ce-d72b769c1b02" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55395155-eb5c-4803-a2ce-d72b769c1b02.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55395155-eb5c-4803-a2ce-d72b769c1b02.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-09-10" --- # Housing Occupational Therapist Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55395155-eb5c-4803-a2ce-d72b769c1b02 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55395155-eb5c-4803-a2ce-d72b769c1b02) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55395155-eb5c-4803-a2ce-d72b769c1b02.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council seeking an agency Housing Occupational Therapist to join their Housing Service. This tender, titled "Housing Occupational Therapist," is classified under the health services industry and is located in the West Midlands, UK. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline set for 14 September 2018 at 5:00 PM. The anticipated start date for the contract is 17 September 2018, and it will last for 12 weeks, concluding by 7 December 2018. The procurement method used is an open procedure below the threshold. This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for health service providers, particularly those specialising in occupational therapy. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in assessing housing needs for individuals with physical disabilities will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The role requires professionals who can effectively coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure that suitable housing solutions are provided, thereby enhancing service delivery within the community. ## Notice Housing Occupational Therapist Job title: Housing Occupational Therapist Hours: 37 hours Start date: ASAP End date: 12 weeks from start date Rate of Pay: PS15.06 PAYE Contract type: Agency Job Description and Person Specification attached. Brief description: An opportunity has arisen for an Housing Occupational Therapist to work as part of a team and on own initiative within the Housing Service and have close working practices with the Floating Support Service to ensure that available adapted properties are allocated effectively to people with a physical disability. Make links and work in partnership with housing employees and outside agencies, to offer housing solutions for individual applicants Responding to requests for an Occupational Therapist assessment for applicants with disabilities in need of suitable housing and to explore and advise on housing options for people with a physical disability to achieve independent living. You will need to have proven skills to assess and advise on the provision of equipment and adaptations and recommend property types where suitable adaptations can be achieved and ensure that available adapted properties are allocated in accordance with an individual's needs; making recommendations based on need to meet the individuals long-term housing requirements. Must hold Diploma of BSC in Occupational Therapy, or Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent), must have HCPC registration and have a current Enhanced DBS Check. Closing date: Friday 14 September 2018, at 5.00PM Please send a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions and safeguarding form (attached). Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bb5e5ae-c66a-4295-8887-756352db22ea | | 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 | 10 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Sep 2018 - 7 Dec 2018 | | 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 | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 10 Sep 2018 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bb5e5ae-c66a-4295-8887-756352db22ea ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bb5e5ae-c66a-4295-8887-756352db22ea 10th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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