--- title: "STAR - HSA's (SJA) - 14.1.2022" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6d3f713f-d356-410d-9cca-ebd2ff1afb77" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6d3f713f-d356-410d-9cca-ebd2ff1afb77" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d3f713f-d356-410d-9cca-ebd2ff1afb77.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d3f713f-d356-410d-9cca-ebd2ff1afb77.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-14" --- # STAR - HSA's (SJA) - 14.1.2022 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d3f713f-d356-410d-9cca-ebd2ff1afb77 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6d3f713f-d356-410d-9cca-ebd2ff1afb77) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d3f713f-d356-410d-9cca-ebd2ff1afb77.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the role of Home Support Assistants as part of the STAR service, aimed at enhancing community well-being and promoting independence for local residents. This procurement falls under the services industry category and will be conducted through an open procedure. The tender titled "STAR - HSA's (SJA) - 14.1.2022" was published on 14th January 2022, and submissions must be made by 20th January 2022. The position is based at the Stoney Lane Centre in West Bromwich and will commence on or after 24th January 2022, lasting until 31st March 2022. The pay rate for this role ranges from £10.01 to £10.62 per hour, for 35 hours a week. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for agencies and businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in domiciliary care and support services. Given the specific requirements for staff to have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle, businesses equipped to meet these criteria will be particularly well-suited to compete. The role entails direct interaction with clients in their homes, offering a range of care and support that contribute to community wellness, thereby fostering potential growth avenues for providers in the health and social care industry. ## Notice Home Support Assistants Rate of Pay: PS10.01 per hour up to PS10.62 per hour Hours: 35 hours per week (see advert for more information) Location: Stoney Lane Centre, Summer St. West Bromwich, B71 4JA Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. STAR service is a Short Term Assessment and Reablement service provided by Sandwell Council. The service plays a vital part in maintaining the independence of those living in borough. We are looking to recruit Home Support Assistants to assist us to deliver an enhanced customer experience that promotes well-being to local people in their local communities. As a Home Support Worker, you will be required to work with people in their own home, providing a range of care and support that maximises independence. This may include assisting people with their personal care, helping them to prepare meals and snacks and helping to rebuild their confidence and must also have experience in domiciliary care. We aim to get people out of hospital as soon as they are medically optimised and work with people to prevent further admissions. 35-hour posts are available, which include a continental shift pattern (4 on - 4 off) that includes blocks of mornings and evenings and you should be able to travel across the borough and will therefore need to hold a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle. The service operates from 07:00hrs to 22:30hrs. An Enhanced Adults Disclosure and Barring (DBS) is required for this role. This role falls inside of IR35 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. 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 assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. C... 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/bcbaee76-d2d2-446d-800a-5496e14f4338 | | 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 | 14 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £29,429 | | 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 - 14 Jan 2022 at 16:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcbaee76-d2d2-446d-800a-5496e14f4338 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcbaee76-d2d2-446d-800a-5496e14f4338 14th January 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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