--- title: "Mental Health Social Worker (with AMHP status) KB020221" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8fe7939f-09fb-40b6-9db3-65f182d50af4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8fe7939f-09fb-40b6-9db3-65f182d50af4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8fe7939f-09fb-40b6-9db3-65f182d50af4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8fe7939f-09fb-40b6-9db3-65f182d50af4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-02-03" --- # Mental Health Social Worker (with AMHP status) KB020221 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fe7939f-09fb-40b6-9db3-65f182d50af4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8fe7939f-09fb-40b6-9db3-65f182d50af4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8fe7939f-09fb-40b6-9db3-65f182d50af4.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking quotations for the position of three Mental Health Social Workers with AMHP status to join its Crisis Team. This procurement falls under the recruitment services category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with an open procedure method. Interested suppliers must submit their quotations by 12:00 pm midday on Tuesday, 9th February 2021, for a contract period starting from 15th February 2021 and ending on 15th May 2021. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for recruitment agencies specialising in mental health services, particularly those with experience in supplying qualified social workers who are registered with Social Work England. Businesses that can provide candidates with the required AMHP status and experience in crisis management will be well-positioned to compete. The compensation being offered is £35 per hour, plus an additional £50.00 for on-call duties, appealing to agencies seeking contractual opportunities in the social services sector. ## Notice We are looking for 3 enthusiastic Mental Health Social Workers with AMHP Status to join our Crisis Team. It is an essential requirement that applicants will need to be a Social Work England Registered Social Worker in addition to being a Qualified Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP). Due to the nature of the post flexibility is required to work outside of normal working hours in order to manage crisis and the ability to travel long distances as required. There will be an expectation to undertake shifts and on call as part of the 24/7 rota. A comprehensive knowledge and application of the Mental Health Act and its interface with the Mental Capacity Act is essential, as is detailed knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation. Due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic work relating to the Mental Health Act will be the main priority. Candidates need to have excellent safeguarding and risk management skills, a proven ability to manage mental health crisis situations, coupled with balancing a highly complex caseload. The rate of pay is PS35 per hour and PS50.00 on call to the worker. Hours are 37 hours. Please see the Job Description and Personnel Specification for further information. Please note that the service now sits with ASC. An Adults Enhanced Barring DBS will be required. Please ensure when CVs are submitted the candidates are compliant to start. Please submit CV, 2x references and your agencies Terms of business. It was would also be helpful if you can confirm your agency on costs upon submission. 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 Tuesday 9th February 2021 12:00pm Midday. 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 Tuesday 9th February 2021 12:00pm Midday Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/997c1763-12c5-48ef-b440-5bfba6a43013 | | 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 | 3 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 15 May 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £22,200 | | 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 - 3 Feb 2021 at 15:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/997c1763-12c5-48ef-b440-5bfba6a43013 - 2 Feb 2021 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/997c1763-12c5-48ef-b440-5bfba6a43013 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/997c1763-12c5-48ef-b440-5bfba6a43013 3rd February 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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