--- title: "Social Worker - Hospital Team - 11.3.2021" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-99a1dbfd-000c-49b4-9e69-ba014e82c5aa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-99a1dbfd-000c-49b4-9e69-ba014e82c5aa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-99a1dbfd-000c-49b4-9e69-ba014e82c5aa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-99a1dbfd-000c-49b4-9e69-ba014e82c5aa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-03-11" --- # Social Worker - Hospital Team - 11.3.2021 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99a1dbfd-000c-49b4-9e69-ba014e82c5aa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-99a1dbfd-000c-49b4-9e69-ba014e82c5aa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-99a1dbfd-000c-49b4-9e69-ba014e82c5aa.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking applications for a contract titled "Social Worker - Hospital Team," which aims to provide social work services within a borough-wide hospital and intermediate care framework. This opportunity falls under the "supply services of personnel including temporary staff" category. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for Wednesday, 17 March 2021 at 5:30 PM. The contract is scheduled to commence on 29 March 2021 and will run for a duration of 12 weeks, ending on 29 June 2021. The project is located within the West Midlands region, and the estimated total value of the contract is £50,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in temporary staffing services, particularly those with expertise in social work. Companies with a strong foundation in providing qualified social workers to health and social care environments would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The buying organisation requires candidates who are social work qualified and have the relevant credentials, along with the ability to manage sensitive cases in various settings, including home visits and hospitals. This tender not only offers a financial opportunity but also contributes to enhancing community welfare by supporting vulnerable populations in achieving independent living. ## Notice Social Workers (Hospital Team) Rate of Pay: ?28.00 Ltd Hours: 37 Hours Location: See location details in advert below Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency - 12 weeks Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Sandwell Adult Social Care Health and Well-being are recruiting a Social Worker. This is a borough wide hospital/intermediate care service. The service aims to improve the outcomes of residents in Sandwell by; o Enabling/facilitating timely discharges from hospital o Monitoring and facilitating timely discharges from intermediate care provisions o Offering alternatives to hospital admissions o Supporting people to return to independent living You will deliver an enhanced customer experience that promotes the wellbeing of vulnerable adults to enable them to live independently for longer, supporting them in retaining and regaining their skills and confidence. You will be expected to manage a varied case load which includes access to Service Users who are COVID positive within the community within their own home, residential/Nursing care home settings and Hospital wards - to complete Face to Face assessments. You will be social work qualified and hold either the degree in social work, Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent and HCPC registered. An enhanced DBS will be required for this role Applicants will be expected to be office and home based dependent upon a rota , if you are office based you will be required to work between 2 hubs which are Sandwell and Rowley Regis Hospital and will also be required to work out in the community as and when required. The agency workers will be provided with the following PPE, which includes Face shields, Gloves, Aprons and Hand sanitiser. We are also in the process of setting up FFP3 Masks. 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: Wednesday 17 March 2021 @ 5.30pm Additional information: 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: Wednesday 17 March 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/63306d9b-29d3-45e7-9608-9326ad3c6a18 | | 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 | 11 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Mar 2021 - 29 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 - 11 Mar 2021 at 16:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63306d9b-29d3-45e7-9608-9326ad3c6a18 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63306d9b-29d3-45e7-9608-9326ad3c6a18 11th March 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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