--- title: "Locum Caseworker- Childcare" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7772c918-3143-4f2c-b400-0a172e23103b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7772c918-3143-4f2c-b400-0a172e23103b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7772c918-3143-4f2c-b400-0a172e23103b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7772c918-3143-4f2c-b400-0a172e23103b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-12-06" --- # Locum Caseworker- Childcare Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7772c918-3143-4f2c-b400-0a172e23103b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7772c918-3143-4f2c-b400-0a172e23103b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7772c918-3143-4f2c-b400-0a172e23103b.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has released a tender for the provision of Locum Caseworker- Childcare services. This opportunity is categorised under recruitment services and is located in West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the tender stage with a closing date for submissions set for Thursday 8th December 2022 at 14:00pm. The contract period is scheduled to start on 19th December 2022 and end on 19th March 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to provide caseworker services within the childcare sector. Companies with experience in legal office support, specifically public law care proceedings, are well-suited to compete. The ideal candidate should possess client care skills and be capable of managing a high and varied caseload. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is using an open procedure for this procurement opportunity, inviting interested parties to submit their bids through the In-tend e-Tendering System. ## Notice Job Title Caseworker- Childcare Rate of Pay: PS14.17- PS16.60 per hour PAYE (Inside IR35) Hours: 37 Location: Sandwell Council House/Hybrid Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency- Temporary for 3 months from start date Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: The ideal candidate should have one year's recent practical experience of working within a busy legal office carrying out public law care proceedings supporting lawyers. Local government experience would be an advantage due to the nature of the work although not essential. The case worker will have responsibility for co-ordination, preparation and monitoring of all case files, preparation of bundles and have matters ready for court where necessary. The post holder will be required to work alongside a team of lawyers and provide support in preparation of Childcare - Care proceedings matters. Sandwell is in the heart of the midlands and 10 minutes train ride from the centre of Birmingham and is a rapidly expanding, vibrant and diverse place to live, work and play. How better to contribute to our vision than through a unique and rewarding career with Sandwell? So, if you're looking for an excellent benefits package and the chance to make a difference, this is the role for you. This role would be suitable for someone who can demonstrate the ability to deal with a high and varied caseload, with excellent client care skills, and an eagerness to provide a high-quality service to our clients. 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 further assistance in respect of the system, p... 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 Thursday 8th December 2022 14:00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e635570-45bb-47fb-b814-68aa61e90d26 | | 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 | 6 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Dec 2022 - 19 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £32,020 | | 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 - 6 Dec 2022 at 10:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e635570-45bb-47fb-b814-68aa61e90d26 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e635570-45bb-47fb-b814-68aa61e90d26 6th December 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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