--- title: "Home Support Assistant (X8) SA/DB" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-944bf8fa-5a9a-458a-8806-e51ca72f9538" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-944bf8fa-5a9a-458a-8806-e51ca72f9538" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-944bf8fa-5a9a-458a-8806-e51ca72f9538.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-944bf8fa-5a9a-458a-8806-e51ca72f9538.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-09-25" --- # Home Support Assistant (X8) SA/DB Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-944bf8fa-5a9a-458a-8806-e51ca72f9538 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-944bf8fa-5a9a-458a-8806-e51ca72f9538) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-944bf8fa-5a9a-458a-8806-e51ca72f9538.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for the position of Home Support Assistant (X8) in the West Midlands. The contract involves providing home care services at a rate of £10.01 per hour, with additional pay for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. This opportunity is available across various locations within the borough and is intended for an agency contract lasting 12 weeks, starting as soon as possible. The tender period ends on 30 September 2020 at 12:00 midday, following the open procurement method for below-threshold contracts. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the recruitment and care services sectors, particularly agencies that provide temporary staff for households. Companies that can supply qualified personnel for home care services, including those with experience in personal care and a valid driving license, would be well-positioned to compete. With a minimum contract value of £5,000, this represents a viable growth possibility for businesses looking to expand their services within the social care domain. ## Notice HOME SUPPORT ASSISTANTS (X8) Rate of Pay: Band C : PS10.01 ph (plus Enhancements for evenings, weekends and bank holidays) Hours: 20 hours per week (rota) Location: Various Locations across the borough of Sandwell Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency - 12 weeks Job Description attached, which also provides more information about the above role. Brief description: As a Home Support Worker, you will be required to work with people in their own home, providing a range of care and support that maximises independence. This may include assisting people with their personal care, helping them to prepare meals and snacks and helping to rebuild their confidence. We aim to get people out of hospital as soon as they are medically fit and work with people to prevent further admissions. 20-hour posts available, which include a continental shift pattern that includes mornings and evenings and you should be able to travel across the borough and will therefore need to hold a full valid driving licence and own your own vehicle. This role requires you to travel across the Borough of Sandwell. Therefore, a driving licence check, including proof of business insurance and MOT will be required. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions. A DBS (Police Check) 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: 30 September 2020 at 12:00 (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 30th September 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/4730382b-1dc7-43cb-96ab-3746f9fcd3bc | | 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 | 25 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Oct 2020 - 5 Jan 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000 | | 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 - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 79342320 - Customer-care services - 79600000 - Recruitment services - 98513300 - Temporary staff for households ## Release History - 25 Sep 2020 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4730382b-1dc7-43cb-96ab-3746f9fcd3bc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4730382b-1dc7-43cb-96ab-3746f9fcd3bc 25th September 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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