--- title: "Citizen and Consumer Protection Officer (Trading Standards) - 22/4/21 (SJA)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-934e0596-7c3f-44d9-b35c-3b48076f664a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-934e0596-7c3f-44d9-b35c-3b48076f664a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-934e0596-7c3f-44d9-b35c-3b48076f664a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-934e0596-7c3f-44d9-b35c-3b48076f664a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-04-22" --- # Citizen and Consumer Protection Officer (Trading Standards) - 22/4/21 (SJA) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-934e0596-7c3f-44d9-b35c-3b48076f664a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-934e0596-7c3f-44d9-b35c-3b48076f664a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-934e0596-7c3f-44d9-b35c-3b48076f664a.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Citizen and Consumer Protection Officer (Trading Standards) through an open tendering process. The position, located at the Court House on High Street, West Bromwich, offers a rate of £15.78 per hour for a 37-hour work week. The contract is agency-based for a duration of 12 weeks, starting as soon as possible. Interested parties must submit their proposals via the In-tend e-Tendering System by the closing date of 29 April 2021 at 5.30 PM. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for recruitment agencies and businesses specialising in personnel supply services, particularly those experienced in providing temporary staff for public sector roles. The successful applicant will play a crucial role in ensuring consumer protection in the area, making this opportunity particularly suited for enterprises with expertise in delivering Trading Standards functions and those who can efficiently manage the complexities of public service contracts. ## Notice Citizen and Consumer Protection Officer (Trading Standards) Rate of Pay: PS15.78 per hour (PAYE) Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Court House, High Street, West Bromwich 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: We have an exciting opportunity to recruit to the position of Citizen and Consumer Protection Officer (Trading Standards). With an emphasis on protecting people who live and work in the borough, as well as people visiting Sandwell, you will take a key role in the delivery of the Trading Standards function for the authority. We are looking to appoint an experienced Trading Standards officer to provide the full range of Trading Standards functions, the team plays a key role in contributing towards the 2030 vision. Holding a Diploma in Trading Standards or equivalent, the successful candidate will be extremely self-motivated and skilled in managing competing workloads and demands and have excellent communication skills. You will receive excellent training to carry out the role, we employ a flexible way of working, taking advantage of good IT service provision. A standard DBS Check is required for this role. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions. 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: Thursday 29 April 2021 @5.30pm Additional information: 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: Thursday 29 April 2021 @5.30pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a0fdb16-0fcb-4a85-9fef-dbf57327a73e | | 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 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 May 2021 - 10 Aug 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,320 | | 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 - 22 Apr 2021 at 16:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a0fdb16-0fcb-4a85-9fef-dbf57327a73e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a0fdb16-0fcb-4a85-9fef-dbf57327a73e 22nd April 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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