--- title: "Democratic Services Officer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-76914c22-308d-4a17-8e14-ac0cdb3f52e8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-76914c22-308d-4a17-8e14-ac0cdb3f52e8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76914c22-308d-4a17-8e14-ac0cdb3f52e8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76914c22-308d-4a17-8e14-ac0cdb3f52e8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-11" --- # Democratic Services Officer Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76914c22-308d-4a17-8e14-ac0cdb3f52e8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-76914c22-308d-4a17-8e14-ac0cdb3f52e8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76914c22-308d-4a17-8e14-ac0cdb3f52e8.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint two Democratic Services Officers on a temporary agency contract for up to six months. The job requires 37 hours per week, located at Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE, with a pay rate of £18.72 per hour PAYE. The tender is in the Services category, specifically for the supply services of personnel including temporary staff, with procurement conducted through an open procedure. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by 4 pm on 14th February 2025, with the contract period beginning on 17th February 2025 and running until 17th August 2025. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in temporary staffing solutions, particularly those with expertise in local government operations and democratic services. Companies with a robust understanding of local authority decision-making and experience in supporting or leading scrutiny bodies would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The role requires high levels of resilience, flexibility, excellent organisational and communication skills, political awareness, and the ability to work efficiently with individuals at all levels of the council. This opportunity is ideal for businesses looking to expand their presence in the public sector and build a reputation for supporting democratic processes within local government. ## Notice Job Title: Democratic Services Officer Hours: 37 Hours Per Week Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE Contract: Agency up to 6 Months Pay Rate : PS18.72 Per Hour PAYE Start Date : ASAP We're looking for two highly motivated and experienced individuals to join Sandwell's friendly Democratic Services Team. It's an exciting time for Democratic Services in Sandwell, with an ambitious change plan underway as we review our constitutional arrangements. We are seeking team members to join us for a 6-month period in a fast-paced environment, where you will play a key role in supporting elected members and officers to ensure effective and efficient decision-making. The successful candidates will have a solid understanding of local government and the legislative framework surrounding local authority decision-making, along with experience in all aspects of the democratic services role. This includes experience interacting with elected members and officers at all levels of the council, as well as considerable hands-on committee administration experience. Experience in supporting and/or leading scrutiny bodies is also essential. You will assist elected members in identifying areas for improvement, driving policy changes, and enhancing community trust to support the delivery of the Sandwell Plan. If you are a resilient and flexible team player with initiative, excellent organisational and communication skills, a keen eye for detail, political awareness, a confident and positive disposition, and the ability to work with people at all levels, you might just be the right candidate for this role. Sandwell is situated at the heart of the West Midlands, just a stone's throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities in a friendly, supportive environment. Our One Team Framework Values and Behaviours have been co-created by staff for staff and shaped by the individual voices of our colleagues. Closing Date: Friday 14th February 2025-@ 4pm Additional information: 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. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8581db7f-7100-4f92-98c3-af710cc09a73 | | 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 | 11 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Feb 2025 - 17 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,315 | | 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 - 11 Feb 2025 at 11:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8581db7f-7100-4f92-98c3-af710cc09a73 - 11 Feb 2025 at 11:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8581db7f-7100-4f92-98c3-af710cc09a73 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8581db7f-7100-4f92-98c3-af710cc09a73 11th February 2025 - 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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