--- title: "Housing Solutions Officer x11" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8ffec326-2321-4ae2-899b-7292d41fb36e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8ffec326-2321-4ae2-899b-7292d41fb36e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ffec326-2321-4ae2-899b-7292d41fb36e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ffec326-2321-4ae2-899b-7292d41fb36e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-10-05" --- # Housing Solutions Officer x11 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ffec326-2321-4ae2-899b-7292d41fb36e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8ffec326-2321-4ae2-899b-7292d41fb36e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ffec326-2321-4ae2-899b-7292d41fb36e.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting a procurement process for the position of Housing Solutions Officer (x11) within the housing services sector. This tender is presently in the open procedure stage, with a deadline for submission set for 9 October 2019 at 17:00 hours. The contract is expected to start on 18 October 2020 and will run for a period of 12 weeks, concluding on 17 January 2021. The role will be based at the Business and Development Centre in Oldbury, West Midlands, and involves providing support to the Housing Solutions Team by reviewing homeless applications and facilitating Housing Needs Assessments. This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in administrative housing services or staffing agencies with experience in housing support. Companies that have a solid understanding of homelessness legislation and possess candidates who can readily engage in the role, with the ability to quickly adapt and provide comprehensive advice, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The tender also emphasises the need for applicants to submit references and demonstrate their organisational capabilities, further opening avenues for established agencies in this sector to expand their service offerings. ## Notice HOUSING SOLUTIONS OFFICER Rate of Pay: ?12.95 ph to worker 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: Friday 9 October 2019 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. Closing Date: Friday 9 October 2019 at 17:00 hours Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d7eed5f-28a9-42df-addb-f11c89ee9879 | | 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 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Oct 2020 - 17 Jan 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 - 70 - Real estate services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 70333000 - Housing services - 75123000 - Administrative housing services ## Release History - 5 Oct 2020 at 13:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d7eed5f-28a9-42df-addb-f11c89ee9879 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d7eed5f-28a9-42df-addb-f11c89ee9879 5th October 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. 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