--- title: "Democratic Service Officer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7c9ef7f0-24a6-4978-ab97-60762eb4c539" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7c9ef7f0-24a6-4978-ab97-60762eb4c539" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c9ef7f0-24a6-4978-ab97-60762eb4c539.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c9ef7f0-24a6-4978-ab97-60762eb4c539.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-10-25" --- # Democratic Service Officer Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c9ef7f0-24a6-4978-ab97-60762eb4c539 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7c9ef7f0-24a6-4978-ab97-60762eb4c539) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c9ef7f0-24a6-4978-ab97-60762eb4c539.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking quotations for the position of Democratic Service Officer, aimed at facilitating the delivery of Sandwell's Vision 2030. This tender is classified under recruitment services and located in Oldbury, West Midlands, with the quotation submission deadline set for Thursday, 31st October 2019 at 17:00. The successful candidate will be expected to start from 4th November 2019 and work until 17th January 2020, with an hourly pay rate of £15.36. The procurement follows an open procedure methodology, allowing broad participation. This opportunity presents rich potential for businesses involved in recruitment and administrative services, particularly those with experience in local government processes. Companies focused on providing temporary staffing solutions or specialised consultancy services that assist councils may find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. Additionally, those accustomed to high-pressure environments and meeting tight deadlines will be strategically positioned to compete effectively for this contract. ## Notice We are looking for people with the drive and ambition to make Sandwell's Vision 2030 a reality. Democratic Services is a fast-paced area of work and you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient and effective execution of decisions taken by or on behalf of the Council. You will be required to attend meetings to attain decisions, appropriately advise and/or train on policy and procedures across the full spectrum of council meetings, executive, scrutiny, constitutional, other decision making bodies and working groups. You will play a critical role working on high-profile service specific projects, directly supporting the successful delivery of the Law and Governance Business Plan. You will be expected to make a real impact through your personal contribution, both within the Council and to the residents of Sandwell. It is essential you have experience of interacting with elected members and officers at all levels of the council alongside considerable committee administration experience. You must be qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 4 Business Administration or equivalent. We are looking for a team player willing to provide a comprehensive support service, dealing with high volumes of work and used to working under pressure to tight deadlines. Please note; Due to the nature of this role you must be prepared to work outside of regular office hours. This role is a 37 hour post and is based at Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE. This is a temporary role. The rate of pay is PS15.36 per hour (PAYE). 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 31st October 2019 17:00pm. 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 31st October 2019 17:00pm Delivery Notes 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 31st October 2019 17:00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52770681-efcd-4a32-bd3d-371288e1ffdf | | 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 | 25 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Nov 2019 - 17 Jan 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,819 | | 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 - 25 Oct 2019 at 09:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52770681-efcd-4a32-bd3d-371288e1ffdf - 25 Oct 2019 at 08:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52770681-efcd-4a32-bd3d-371288e1ffdf - 24 Oct 2019 at 15:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52770681-efcd-4a32-bd3d-371288e1ffdf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52770681-efcd-4a32-bd3d-371288e1ffdf 25th October 2019 - 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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