--- title: "Help for Santa at the Sandwell Valley Christmas Event" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-92c00acd-43d3-4369-a5ec-e30f5b42f475" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-92c00acd-43d3-4369-a5ec-e30f5b42f475" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92c00acd-43d3-4369-a5ec-e30f5b42f475.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92c00acd-43d3-4369-a5ec-e30f5b42f475.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-11-22" --- # Help for Santa at the Sandwell Valley Christmas Event Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92c00acd-43d3-4369-a5ec-e30f5b42f475 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-92c00acd-43d3-4369-a5ec-e30f5b42f475) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92c00acd-43d3-4369-a5ec-e30f5b42f475.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking assistance for the "Help for Santa at the Sandwell Valley Christmas Event." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically for supply services of personnel including temporary staff. The tender process, currently in the planning stage, allows for an open procurement method with a deadline for submissions set for Tuesday, 27 November 2018, at 17:00. The selected candidates will provide support across weekends and evenings throughout December at the Sandwell Valley, located in the West Midlands (postal code B69 3DB). This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in event staffing, seasonal promotions, or temporary personnel services. Companies that can provide individuals who are customer-friendly, particularly with children, and are willing to work festive events in themed costumes will be well-suited for this contract. With a pay rate of £8.68 per hour, this tender invites local firms to engage in community events, thereby enhancing their visibility and connections within the locality. ## Notice Help for Santa at the Sandwell Valley Christmas Event Sandwell MBC are looking for help for Santa at the Christmas Event at the Valley this year. We are looking for approximately 8 suitable people to work some days over the Christmas period. Candidates will require the following: o Good with members of the public, particularly children. o Prepared to wear seasonal costumes o Work weekends and some evenings up to 7pm. General Duties to include: o Cash handling o Managing queues o Taking on-line booking - entrants o Helping with craft activities o Working with Santa in the grotto. The salary is B9 = ?8.68 per hour to worker Times: The event is on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout December and there is a rota system in place from 8.30am until 7.00pm. Please send Curriculum Vitae and 2 References for applicants The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, 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 Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation 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: Tuesday 27 November 2018 at 17:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20a2b266-eb0e-4b01-abb8-9ec649ee96b3 | | 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 | 22 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 25 Dec 2018 | | 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 | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | 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 - 22 Nov 2018 at 10:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20a2b266-eb0e-4b01-abb8-9ec649ee96b3 - 22 Nov 2018 at 10:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20a2b266-eb0e-4b01-abb8-9ec649ee96b3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20a2b266-eb0e-4b01-abb8-9ec649ee96b3 22nd November 2018 - 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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