--- title: "Head of Service - SEND" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-760bb7dd-a572-46ca-bb30-470a1517331e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-760bb7dd-a572-46ca-bb30-470a1517331e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-760bb7dd-a572-46ca-bb30-470a1517331e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-760bb7dd-a572-46ca-bb30-470a1517331e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-05-29" --- # Head of Service - SEND Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-760bb7dd-a572-46ca-bb30-470a1517331e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-760bb7dd-a572-46ca-bb30-470a1517331e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-760bb7dd-a572-46ca-bb30-470a1517331e.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for the position of Head of Service - SEND, aiming to drive forward plans for Special Educational Needs and Disability services in Sandwell. The procurement stage is currently in the tender period, with a deadline for submissions on May 31st, 2024. The contract period is set to start on June 10th, 2024, with a completion date of September 10th, 2024. This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services and is open for participation under the open procedure (below threshold), offering potential growth opportunities for businesses in the supply services of personnel sector. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in providing staffing services, especially in the field of special educational needs and disability. Interested parties should be familiar with the SEN Code of Practice and demonstrate experience in senior leadership or managerial roles within a children's environment. The role requires a commitment to transforming services to better meet the needs of children and young people. As the buying organisation, the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council seeks a candidate who can lead a team effectively, ensuring high-quality practice and child-centered approaches in the provision of SEND services across the local area. ## Notice Head of Service - SEND Rate of Pay: Please let me know what rate your candidate is looking for at the point of Submission Hours: 37 Location: Hybrid working with 2 - 3 days in the office in Sandwell Start Date: ASAP Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Are you someone with a passion for ensuring children and young people with special educational needs and disability achieve their potential and aspirations into adulthood? We are looking for a dynamic Head of SEND who can drive forward our plans for SEND across Sandwell, working collaboratively with partners across health, care, the voluntary sector and parents/carers and children and young people. You will ensure a high profile across partners in education, health and care and ensure strong communication and engagement with parents/carers and children and young people. Our vision is to ensure children and young people aged 0-25 years are identified at the earliest stage and receive the right support to maximise their potential and achievements. You will ensure the local area is aspirational for children and young people with SEND and that lived experiences inform service development on an ongoing basis. You will lead and manage a team of SEND Casework Managers ensuring that quality and practice is of high standard and case work is relational and child centred. You will work closely with associated teams across health and the local authority to ensure needs are identified early and appropriate provision is in place. You will contribute to sufficiency planning of services and education placements and preparation for adulthood priorities across the local areas. This position offers a unique leadership role that will allow you to continue to develop and transform services based on feedback from all partners. About you: We are looking for a candidate with a comprehensive knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice, partnership approaches and a commitment to providing the best quality services for families and children. Senior leadership or managerial experience within a Children's environment is essential. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who has experience of transforming services and can help us ensure that our SEND Services are robust and meet the needs of children and young people. 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. Enhanced DBS with Children's and Adults Barring List Check 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_... 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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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/310f7db1-4665-4379-9346-f9c2e865b55c | | 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 | 29 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Jun 2024 - 10 Sep 2024 | | 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 ### Codes - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 29 May 2024 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/310f7db1-4665-4379-9346-f9c2e865b55c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/310f7db1-4665-4379-9346-f9c2e865b55c 29th May 2024 - 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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