--- title: "Housing Solutions Officer x5 DB" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8ac26f3a-5b5f-4fff-a6bb-467ff2c6985a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8ac26f3a-5b5f-4fff-a6bb-467ff2c6985a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ac26f3a-5b5f-4fff-a6bb-467ff2c6985a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ac26f3a-5b5f-4fff-a6bb-467ff2c6985a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-11-05" --- # Housing Solutions Officer x5 DB Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ac26f3a-5b5f-4fff-a6bb-467ff2c6985a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8ac26f3a-5b5f-4fff-a6bb-467ff2c6985a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ac26f3a-5b5f-4fff-a6bb-467ff2c6985a.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking proposals for the position of five Housing Solutions Officers in the West Midlands, specifically located at the Business and Development Centre in Oldbury. This tender, classified under the services category related to customer services, is currently in the Tender stage and has a closing date set for 11 November 2020 at 17:00. The role has an anticipated start date of 16 November 2020 and will last for a duration of 12 weeks. Interested bidders are required to follow the open procurement method and submit their applications through the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses with expertise in housing solutions and support services, particularly those familiar with homelessness legislation and customer service. Companies that can deliver experienced personnel with the necessary qualifications in social care, housing options, and legislative knowledge would be well-positioned to pursue this contract. The role’s requirement for immediate onboarding indicates a preference for businesses that can provide highly qualified candidates to meet the council's urgent needs. ## Notice HOUSING SOLUTIONS OFFICER Rate of Pay: ?12.95 ph to worker (for limited rate candidates, please let us know their rate of pay when uploading their CV). Hours: 37 (Monday-Friday) Location: Based at Business and Development Centre, Roway Lane, Oldbury, B69 3ES Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency - 12 weeks Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: To support the Housing Solutions Team to review open homeless applications, to make contact with our customers to give general housing advice and where necessary complete a Housing Needs Assessment. The role will be required to formulate the Personal Housing Plan and progress the case to make homelessness decisions in line with our duties under the Homeless Reduction Act 2017. It is ideal that candidates have a sound knowledge of the legislation and experience of supporting customers with support plans. Additional information on this role: o IT Skills o Experience of Housing Options o Knowledge and experience of homelessness Will need to 'hit the ground running' so experience in this field is essential. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions. No DBS is required for this role. Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor 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: Wednesday 11 November 2020 at 17:00 hours 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/af0c46fe-3d91-448e-b754-efdb2cc282a0 | | 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 | 5 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Nov 2020 - 14 Feb 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 - 79342300 - Customer services ## Release History - 5 Nov 2020 at 17:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0c46fe-3d91-448e-b754-efdb2cc282a0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0c46fe-3d91-448e-b754-efdb2cc282a0 5th November 2020 - 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. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8ac26f3a-5b5f-4fff-a6bb-467ff2c6985a. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ac26f3a-5b5f-4fff-a6bb-467ff2c6985a.json.