--- title: "2 x Equipment Technicians" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-607b8d6f-d1b1-455e-8603-6e15f49c07b9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-607b8d6f-d1b1-455e-8603-6e15f49c07b9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-607b8d6f-d1b1-455e-8603-6e15f49c07b9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-607b8d6f-d1b1-455e-8603-6e15f49c07b9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-07-05" --- # 2 x Equipment Technicians Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-607b8d6f-d1b1-455e-8603-6e15f49c07b9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-607b8d6f-d1b1-455e-8603-6e15f49c07b9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-607b8d6f-d1b1-455e-8603-6e15f49c07b9.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking two Equipment Technicians through an open tender process (below threshold). The closing date for applications is Thursday, 12 July 2018, at 17:00 hours, with the contract expected to commence on 16 July 2018 and end on 17 September 2018. This opportunity is set within the services industry, specifically for temporary personnel, and the positions will be based in Smethwick, covering all locations across the borough. The pay rate is estimated at Band D, between £10.27 and £11.98 per hour, negotiable according to experience. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that provide staffing solutions, particularly those experienced in health and social care services. Companies specialising in recruitment for agency staff, especially within the healthcare and assistive technology sectors, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses with a demonstrated ability to manage personnel logistics and facilitate training for technicians in similar contexts may find this tender particularly aligned with their services. Engaging in this contract could enhance their portfolio and visibility within the public sector. ## Notice 2 x Equipment Technician Job description below: Job title: 2x Equipment Technician Hours: 37 hours Start date: As soon as possible. End date: 17th September 2018 Rate of Pay: Band D PS10.27 to PS11.98 PAYE to the candidate however open to negotiation Contract type: Agency Job Description and Person Specification attached. Closing date: Thursday 12 July 2018 17:00hrs Please upload a CV and 2x up to date references and safeguarding form (attached). "Sandwell's Prevention Stores delivers / maintains / services equipment and assistive technology to enable the people of Sandwell to live as independently as they can within their home environment. As an important front line service working alongside a range of Health & Social Care Services, we are looking to expand our pool of Equipment Technicians who are responsible for a range of different functions within the service. We have 2 posts available and we are especially looking for candidates who have experience, knowledge or an interest in one or more of the following areas: - * Working within an office function, liaising with customers, their carers/family and Health & Social Care professionals to book deliveries of equipment or services, arrange collections of unneeded equipment * The installation, maintenance, servicing of Telecare and Assistive Technology equipment * The delivery, installation, collection of community equipment such as specialist bed, hoists and other equipment provided to help maintain a person's independence * The maintenance, servicing and inspection testing of our range of equipment we provide The service operates 7 days a week (standard hours), including Bank Holidays and successful candidates will be required to work on a rota basis with each post holder required to work one weekend in every six. Hours: 37 hours per week pro rata Location: The service covers all locations across the borough and operates from a central building in Smethwick" 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 related documents. In Order To View a On-Line Questionnaire (if applicable) or Submit a Quotation, you will be required to' Opt-In'. Please be mindful that if you are cut and pasting your question responses onto the On-Line Questionnaire that you do so from a notepad document, this is due to the fact that some special characters are not accepted within the On-Line Questionnaire. 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 ... 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/8a29fa95-75f3-4175-a86f-e64a9b41048f | | 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 | 5 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Jul 2018 - 17 Sep 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 5 Jul 2018 at 14:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a29fa95-75f3-4175-a86f-e64a9b41048f - 3 Jul 2018 at 13:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a29fa95-75f3-4175-a86f-e64a9b41048f - 3 Jul 2018 at 13:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a29fa95-75f3-4175-a86f-e64a9b41048f - 3 Jul 2018 at 13:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a29fa95-75f3-4175-a86f-e64a9b41048f - 29 Jun 2018 at 10:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a29fa95-75f3-4175-a86f-e64a9b41048f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a29fa95-75f3-4175-a86f-e64a9b41048f 5th July 2018 - 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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