--- title: "Social Worker Hosp 16Feb22 DB/OK" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5f2b4c25-a40b-4731-9fc1-eeda688cab2d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f2b4c25-a40b-4731-9fc1-eeda688cab2d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f2b4c25-a40b-4731-9fc1-eeda688cab2d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f2b4c25-a40b-4731-9fc1-eeda688cab2d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-02-16" --- # Social Worker Hosp 16Feb22 DB/OK Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f2b4c25-a40b-4731-9fc1-eeda688cab2d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f2b4c25-a40b-4731-9fc1-eeda688cab2d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f2b4c25-a40b-4731-9fc1-eeda688cab2d.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council for the title "Social Worker - Hospital Team." This contract falls under the social work services industry category and is located at Sandwell Hospital in West Bromwich. The tender is currently in the Tender stage, with relevant submissions due by 22nd February 2022. The contract is set to commence on 28th February 2022 and is expected to last for 12 weeks, concluding on 31st May 2022. Interested parties are required to utilise the open procedure to submit their proposals, ensuring all documents are provided through the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. This opportunity presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly for staffing agencies and organisations specialising in social work services. Businesses with experience in supplying temporary personnel within healthcare settings, particularly those familiar with hospital operations and social work legislation, are well-suited to participate in this tender. With an emphasis on partnership working with the NHS and a focus on supporting timely patient discharges, companies that can demonstrate flexibility, a commitment to quality service delivery, and an understanding of relevant regulations are encouraged to apply. ## Notice Social Worker - Hospital Team Rate of Pay: from ?15.78 up to ?28 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Sandwell Hospital, West Bromwich Start Date: ASAP Contract type: 12 weeks - temporary Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Are you a qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England who has experience of working in a busy hospital team/Intermediate Care? The team operate a 7-day service including Bank Holidays. We have vacancies within the Hospital 2 Home team which is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are flexible, innovative and have a proven track record of partnership working, with a can-do approach. If you can work under pressure and have a great attention to detail, then we would like to hear from you. We are looking for staff with a range of experience, with knowledge of social work practice and legislation including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005, a good understanding of personalisation and excellent assessment and support planning skills. You will work from various locations and will be responsible for supporting the timely discharge of people from hospital or intermediate care settings. You will be required to work in partnership with the NHS and the CCG and will have a strong customer focus. We will offer you: - o An Excellent Induction plan o Regular supervision o Supportive Management direction o Supportive Health & Wellbeing 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. An enhanced DBS check with Adults Barring is required for this role. This post requires mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations. 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 assistan... 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/292c3025-7cc5-4777-953c-08c1131be39f | | 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 | 16 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Feb 2022 - 31 May 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 - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85320000 - Social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 16 Feb 2022 at 13:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/292c3025-7cc5-4777-953c-08c1131be39f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/292c3025-7cc5-4777-953c-08c1131be39f 16th February 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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