--- title: "Educational Psychologist 15.04.21" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-96353b50-e8cd-4ece-95c9-4486f6eed884" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-96353b50-e8cd-4ece-95c9-4486f6eed884" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-96353b50-e8cd-4ece-95c9-4486f6eed884.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-96353b50-e8cd-4ece-95c9-4486f6eed884.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-04-16" --- # Educational Psychologist 15.04.21 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96353b50-e8cd-4ece-95c9-4486f6eed884 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-96353b50-e8cd-4ece-95c9-4486f6eed884) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-96353b50-e8cd-4ece-95c9-4486f6eed884.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is soliciting tenders for the position of Educational Psychologist under their procurement process, titled "Educational Psychologist 15.04.21." This procurement is categorised under the supply services of personnel, particularly for temporary staff, and is set in West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the Tender stage and is open for submissions, with a closing date of Tuesday, 20th April 2021 at 5:30 PM. The contract is expected to start on 26th April 2021 and will run until 26th July 2021. The procurement method being utilised is an open procedure below the threshold, offering engagement for professionals in the field. This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in educational psychology services and those with qualified personnel including Educational Psychologists who hold necessary registrations. Companies that are adept at offering consultancy, training, and innovative psychological assessments would benefit significantly from this contract. The Sandwell Educational Psychology Service promotes a collaborative and supportive working environment, highlighting the need for professionals who can contribute to community-focused projects and enhance working relationships across various public services. Engaging in this tender could pave the way for future contracts and partnerships within the local authority's educational and social care initiatives. ## Notice Job role: Educational Psychologist Hours: 7.5 a week Start date: ASAP Pay rate: ?475 per day THIS ROLE FALLS IN SCOPE OF IR35 This is not a traded service role. THIS IS A SAFEGUARDING ROLE AND REQUIRES A DBS. Applicants must hold a professional qualification in Educational Psychology or will have qualified by September 2021 and must be registered with the HCPC. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this post. o Do you enjoy applying psychology creatively and at multiple levels? o Are you a psychologist who likes a challenge? o Are you an innovator who can help us to further develop our working relationships with partners including Social Care and Public Health? This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and highly valued Community Educational and Child Psychology team that is expanding and evolving to meet the demands and needs of a diverse population by increasing our capacity. Sandwell Educational Psychology Service (EPS) is a strong and vibrant team that is an integral part of the well- regarded multi-professional Inclusion Support Service (Ofsted-HMI 2017) within an LA where 'Informed and coordinated actions are improving provision and outcomes for children and young people with SEND' (Ofsted-HMI 2019). We provide a working environment that promotes good working relationships and the strength of team support. You will work a school patch system in a multi-professional team but will also meet regularly with the ECP team which includes Senior ECPs, Senior Specialist ECPs, Trainee ECPs, Assistant ECPs and Research Psychologists. You will have a laptop and mobile phone, which will enable you to work efficiently and agilely. We are fortunate to continue to operate within a centrally-funded model, but we are also developing our traded offer with schools. In addition, we are delivering high profile projects, such as the Sandwell Wellbeing Charter Mark, that have been commissioned by partners within the Local Authority including Public Health and Social Care. Our ECPs are also involved in the delivery of Video Interactive Guidance (VIG) and Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST), and have led on the development of a range of psychologically-based assessment tools and whole school approaches. In Sandwell every day is different where the work involves a variation of activities including consultation, training, research and work with Early Years children right up to Post 16 young people. ECPs are encouraged to be innovative and creative to support service development and are autonomous in the approaches taken and the choice of tools used to work with children and young people. The ECP team have a solid team identity that is grounded in the values of Community Psychology, with a strong emphasis on person-centred approaches and anti-oppressive practice. Sandwell is an exciting and continuously developing service where Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is highly valued. Consequently, all ECP... 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. 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Closing date: Tuesday 20th April 2021 at 530pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73615447-0153-4160-9067-bab501f70287 | | 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 | 16 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Apr 2021 - 26 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000 | | 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 ### Codes - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 16 Apr 2021 at 09:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73615447-0153-4160-9067-bab501f70287 - 15 Apr 2021 at 10:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73615447-0153-4160-9067-bab501f70287 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73615447-0153-4160-9067-bab501f70287 16th 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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