--- title: "Interim Business Manager/Service Manager KB230921" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-636d8c28-36ba-4e36-a24c-6842c83ff08f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-636d8c28-36ba-4e36-a24c-6842c83ff08f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-636d8c28-36ba-4e36-a24c-6842c83ff08f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-636d8c28-36ba-4e36-a24c-6842c83ff08f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-23" --- # Interim Business Manager/Service Manager KB230921 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-636d8c28-36ba-4e36-a24c-6842c83ff08f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-636d8c28-36ba-4e36-a24c-6842c83ff08f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-636d8c28-36ba-4e36-a24c-6842c83ff08f.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently undertaking a procurement process for the role of Interim Business Manager/Service Manager focused on Parks and Grounds Maintenance. This tender was published on 23rd September 2021, with a closing date for submissions set for 28th September 2021 at midday. The contract is valued at £177,600 and is intended to begin on 4th October 2021, lasting until 2nd January 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, suitable for businesses in the services industry, specifically those with expertise in recruitment services and local governance. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for agencies and businesses involved in public sector recruitment, particularly those with experience in providing service management for local councils. Businesses that can demonstrate knowledge of parks and grounds maintenance, as well as strategic service planning, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, companies with a strong network within the local government milieu, especially those familiar with legislative requirements in landscape management and funding, are encouraged to express interest. ## Notice Interim Business Manager/Service Manager (Parks and Grounds Maintenance) Rate of Pay: Band J- PS26-PS28per hour or a day rate in excess of around PS300-PS400 depending on experience. (Inside IR35) Hours: Full time hours Location: Working from home but, presence will be required at Taylors Lane/Shidas Lane/Council House Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency to cover long-term sickness initially 3 months with a possible extension Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Within this role you would be responsible for the development and delivery of the council's parks and grounds maintenance service. You would be expected to make key decisions at an authority wide, regional and national level. Duties include to develop strategies and manage people and other resources to deliver the priorities and objectives or as otherwise directed. To effectively manage the provision of high quality services across the borough, addressing and improving customer expectations in collaboration with key stakeholders. Knowledge and relevant experience in relation to legislation specific to the service area e.g. landscape design and management, horticulture, parks and countryside, Green Flag status and lottery funding is essential. Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience of strategic service planning. Operational presence is required at site's to oversee management of staff. We require candidates who are experienced, experience of working with elected members would be required. 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. No DBS is required for this role. 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 ... Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is Tuesday 28th September 2021 12:00pm Midday. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed3766f4-5247-4cec-a9ff-cac13efbb672 | | 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 | 23 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Oct 2021 - 2 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £177,600 | | 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 - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 23 Sep 2021 at 19:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed3766f4-5247-4cec-a9ff-cac13efbb672 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed3766f4-5247-4cec-a9ff-cac13efbb672 23rd September 2021 - 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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