--- title: "Occupational Therapist's (22/6/21 - SA/DB)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6bfe4c71-f0ee-42fe-bab7-c1503a91008d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6bfe4c71-f0ee-42fe-bab7-c1503a91008d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bfe4c71-f0ee-42fe-bab7-c1503a91008d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bfe4c71-f0ee-42fe-bab7-c1503a91008d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-22" --- # Occupational Therapist's (22/6/21 - SA/DB) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bfe4c71-f0ee-42fe-bab7-c1503a91008d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6bfe4c71-f0ee-42fe-bab7-c1503a91008d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bfe4c71-f0ee-42fe-bab7-c1503a91008d.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council seeking agency Occupational Therapists for a minimum three-month contract, starting 5th July 2021, with a rate of pay at Band F (£15.78 per hour, PAYE). The closing date for submission of tenders is 24th June 2021 at 5:30 PM, and all work will be conducted remotely from the locality of West Midlands, United Kingdom. This open procurement aligns with the supply services for personnel, with an estimated contract value of £38,534. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare recruitment and staffing, particularly those with experience in providing occupational therapy services. Companies with a strong background in managing healthcare professionals and the ability to meet the rigorous recruitment requirements of statutory roles are encouraged to participate. The flexible working arrangement and the potential for contract extensions make this a compelling opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public health services. ## Notice Occupational Therapist's Rate of Pay: Band F (?15.78 Per Hour (PAYE) Hours: 37 Hours (see advert for more detail) Location: Working from Home Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency (13 August 2021) Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Sandwell MBC Therapy team are currently looking to recruit a number of agency Occupational Therapists on a short-term basis, initially for a minimum period of 3 months but this may be extended. We are a dynamic and responsive team who work closely alongside colleagues in community social work and reablement services to provide a streamlined and quality customer journey. Applicants will need to be self-motivated, organised with effective communication skills both written and verbally. Part of the daily role will be completing assessments both in service users' homes to help promote and maximise our service users independence and virtually by the use of programs such as Microsoft Teams. Applicants will need their own vehicle and the ability to travel around the borough. Your responsibilities will include: o Carrying out Occupational Therapy assessments for vulnerable adults throughout the borough. o Assessing for the provision of equipment as well as minor and major adaptations. o Working closely with the social work colleagues, other agencies & professionals. o To provide a service that flexibly meets the needs of service users within budgetary constraints. o To demonstrate and observe the use of equipment, adaptations and assisted technology. Our offer to you: o Flexible Hours: The Therapy Team currently work during standard business hours, these hours are 9:00 - 17:30 Monday to Thursday and 9:00 - 17:00 on Friday and ideally the posts are full time (37 hours per week), however there may be a possibility for some posts to be filled with part time hours or slight alterations made to working hours. At present all staff are working from home. o Clinical Supervision: Access to regular clinical supervision and support in undertaking this role. o Induction and Training: This will be provided to staff who are not familiar with MS Teams, or in using other internal client recording computer systems and processes. This role requires an Enhanced Barring Check for Adults and you must hold a BSC or Diploma in Occupational Therapy 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. This role falls inside of IR35. 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 temp... 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. 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Closing Date: Thursday 24 June 2021 at 5.30pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/563a1396-56aa-4897-b0ed-ba91fbb3639f | | 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 | 22 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Jul 2021 - 13 Aug 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £38,534 | | 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 - 22 Jun 2021 at 10:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/563a1396-56aa-4897-b0ed-ba91fbb3639f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/563a1396-56aa-4897-b0ed-ba91fbb3639f 22nd June 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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