--- title: "Markets Assistant (24/9/21) SJA" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-89ee2023-f1c9-4ec3-b898-ff489ff2e63d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-89ee2023-f1c9-4ec3-b898-ff489ff2e63d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89ee2023-f1c9-4ec3-b898-ff489ff2e63d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89ee2023-f1c9-4ec3-b898-ff489ff2e63d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-24" --- # Markets Assistant (24/9/21) SJA Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89ee2023-f1c9-4ec3-b898-ff489ff2e63d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-89ee2023-f1c9-4ec3-b898-ff489ff2e63d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89ee2023-f1c9-4ec3-b898-ff489ff2e63d.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the position of Markets Assistant as part of their ongoing procurement process. This opportunity falls under the services sector, particularly focusing on supply services of personnel, and is set in West Bromwich, West Midlands. The procurement stage is at the Tender level, with a submission deadline of Friday, 1 October 2021, at 12:00 midday. The anticipated contract period is scheduled to commence on 11 October 2021 and conclude on 31 December 2021, with a contract value ranging from £4,808 to £5,634. Interested parties can participate through an open procurement method, accessible via the Sandwell MBC In-tend e-Tendering System. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in temporary staffing services, particularly those with experience in customer service and cash handling. Agencies that can provide candidates who are dependable, assertive, and capable of outdoor work in varied weather conditions will find this tender particularly relevant. Companies should be prepared to submit their candidates' CVs, references, and detailed cost proposals, all while ensuring compliance with the council's requirements for invoice submissions and transportation logistics throughout the borough. ## Notice Job Title: Markets Assistant Pay rate: ?10.83-?12.69 Contract type: Agency Hours: 37 hours per week including Saturdays worked over 5 days. Shift working, and Sunday and public holiday working may be required. Location: Based in West Bromwich but working throughout the borough IR35: This role falls inside of IR35 Legislation Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: o To assist the Markets Manager in the day to day activities of the Markets Service. o The allocation of stalls, cash collection and accounting. o Liaison with market traders, customers and the public. o The daily management and enforcement of market regulations throughout the Borough. o Working in an office and outdoors on street markets. Essential requirements: o Must have good customer service skills, o Must have good cash handling and basic accounting skills. o Must be willing to spend a major part of the working day outdoors and in a wide variety of weather conditions. Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays. o Must be willing and able to provide car/van to transport self and others to sites throughout the borough. Must be able to provide class 1 business use for approved vehicle. o Must be dependable, able to work under pressure and on own initiative, and must be assertive and able to enforce regulations fairly and consistently. 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 1 October 2021 at 12.00midday 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/bf666a30-dbeb-4823-aa70-3b71d8dc77e3 | | 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 | 24 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Oct 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,634 | | 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 - 24 Sep 2021 at 13:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf666a30-dbeb-4823-aa70-3b71d8dc77e3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf666a30-dbeb-4823-aa70-3b71d8dc77e3 24th September 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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