--- title: "Care Assistants (Adults) - 21/2/22" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-77e0e433-eb34-4718-91d7-1bfed9e79b54" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-77e0e433-eb34-4718-91d7-1bfed9e79b54" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77e0e433-eb34-4718-91d7-1bfed9e79b54.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77e0e433-eb34-4718-91d7-1bfed9e79b54.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-02-21" --- # Care Assistants (Adults) - 21/2/22 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77e0e433-eb34-4718-91d7-1bfed9e79b54 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-77e0e433-eb34-4718-91d7-1bfed9e79b54) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77e0e433-eb34-4718-91d7-1bfed9e79b54.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the position of Care Assistants (Adults), with the submission deadline set for Friday, 25th February 2022, at 9:00 am. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on supply services of personnel including temporary staff, and is scheduled to begin on 1st March 2022, running for 12 weeks until 1st June 2022. The service will be provided at Fountain Court, Millpool Way, Smethwick, West Midlands, where successful candidates will support individuals with dementia and other physical or mental health needs. Bids are being accepted via the open procurement method through the In-tend e-Tendering System. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in social care staffing, particularly those with expertise in providing support for older adults and individuals with dementia. Agencies that can demonstrate experience in this sector, along with the necessary compliance for working in CQC regulated environments, are encouraged to apply. The contract offers a competitive rate of £12.50 per hour for 21 hours a week, making it an attractive prospect for agencies looking to grow their client base in the health and social care industry. ## Notice Care Assistant Rate of Pay: PS12.50 per hour (PAYE) Hours: 21 Hours (see advert for working pattern) Location: Fountain Court, Millpool Way, Smethwick Start Date: ASAP for 12 Weeks Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: The service is generally focused on but not completely for people who have a dementia diagnoses. The main duties include supporting people to engage in meaningful activities Supporting people with occasional personal care Supporting people to keep safe due to their confusion Supporting people to mobilise to and from the dining room, toilet etc To promote independence and dignity To work well with existing day care staff members and managers to deliver a valued service You will require experience with working with Older people with a physical or mental health need. A good level of written and verbal communication This role will require working days and evening and weekends and also be required to work on Bank Holidays, working hours are 21 hours per week working 7.30am -2.30pm and 2.30pm- 10.00pm This role requires an enhanced Barring Adults DBS Check. This role falls inside of IR35. This role also requires the worker to enter a CQC regulated setting, therefore proof of the Covid 19 Vaccine will be required. 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. 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, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing Date: Friday 25 February 2022 at 9.00am 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/380d32a1-3b31-4565-8b48-16dd83238eaa | | 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 | 21 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 1 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,150 | | 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 - 21 Feb 2022 at 17:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/380d32a1-3b31-4565-8b48-16dd83238eaa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/380d32a1-3b31-4565-8b48-16dd83238eaa 21st February 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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