--- title: "x4 Home Support Assistants (HSA) SJA 9/3/2021 - TEMP" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8277f79e-9270-465a-9be7-6a515672421f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8277f79e-9270-465a-9be7-6a515672421f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8277f79e-9270-465a-9be7-6a515672421f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8277f79e-9270-465a-9be7-6a515672421f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-03-09" --- # x4 Home Support Assistants (HSA) SJA 9/3/2021 - TEMP Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8277f79e-9270-465a-9be7-6a515672421f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8277f79e-9270-465a-9be7-6a515672421f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8277f79e-9270-465a-9be7-6a515672421f.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, seeking to hire x4 Home Support Assistants for a temporary contract. This opportunity falls under the supply services of personnel, specifically targeting the health and social care industry. The contract, valued at £20,000, is set to commence on 22nd March 2021 and will run for a 12-week period until 22nd June 2021. The tender is currently in the open procurement stage, with submissions due by 15th March 2021 at 12:00 noon, and requires applicants to operate across various locations in Sandwell. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in care and support services, particularly those with experience in domiciliary care. Enterprises that can provide trained personnel, particularly those familiar with working with vulnerable adults, would be well-suited to apply. Additionally, firms should be prepared to demonstrate compliance with necessary regulations, such as holding valid driving licenses and proof of business insurance, as travel across the borough will be required for the role of Home Support Workers. ## Notice HOME SUPPORT ASSISTANTS Rate of Pay: Band C : PS10.01 ph (plus Enhancements for evenings, weekends and bank holidays) Hours: 20 hours per week (rota) Location: Various Locations across the borough of Sandwell Start Date: ASAP Contract type: 12 weeks Job Description attached, which also provides more information about the above role. Brief description: As a Home Support Worker, you will be required to work with people in their own home, providing a range of care and support that maximises independence. This may include assisting people with their personal care, helping them to prepare meals and snacks and helping to rebuild their confidence. As part of this role you must have experience of working with vulnerable adults and must be fully trained in Domiciliary care. We aim to get people out of hospital as soon as they are medically fit and work with people to prevent further admissions. 20-hour posts are available, which include a continental shift pattern that includes working a mixture of days (7am-1pm) and evenings (5pm-10.30pm) and you should be able to travel across the borough and will therefore need to hold a full valid driving licence and own your own vehicle. This role requires you to travel across the Borough of Sandwell. Therefore, a driving licence check, including proof of business insurance and MOT will be required. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions. An Enhanced Barring DBS (Police Check) is required for this role. 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: Monday 15 March at 12.00noon 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. Closing Date: Monday 15 March at 12.00noon Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22f7f47b-d43c-4ab6-9f05-781dd88d8210 | | 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 | 9 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Mar 2021 - 22 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 - 9 Mar 2021 at 08:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22f7f47b-d43c-4ab6-9f05-781dd88d8210 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22f7f47b-d43c-4ab6-9f05-781dd88d8210 9th March 2021 - 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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