--- title: "Citizen and Consumer Protection Officer (Trading Standards) - 10/5/21 SJA" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a1537717-1f9a-4d7c-915e-e852f3c216bc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a1537717-1f9a-4d7c-915e-e852f3c216bc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1537717-1f9a-4d7c-915e-e852f3c216bc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1537717-1f9a-4d7c-915e-e852f3c216bc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-05-10" --- # Citizen and Consumer Protection Officer (Trading Standards) - 10/5/21 SJA Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1537717-1f9a-4d7c-915e-e852f3c216bc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a1537717-1f9a-4d7c-915e-e852f3c216bc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1537717-1f9a-4d7c-915e-e852f3c216bc.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting a procurement process for the role of Citizen and Consumer Protection Officer (Trading Standards), with an emphasis on community protection in West Bromwich, West Midlands. This open tender, initiated on 10th May 2021, has a submission deadline of 13th May 2021 at 12:00 noon. The contract, expected to start on 24th May 2021, will run for 12 weeks and is valued at £13,320. Interested parties can find further information and related documents on the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in recruitment and provision of temporary staff, particularly those with experience in delivering trading standards or similar compliance-related services. Companies capable of supplying qualified personnel with a diploma in Trading Standards or equivalent experience will have an advantage. Additionally, this tender allows agencies registered with the Council to offer their services, potentially opening avenues for ongoing partnerships and contracts with the local authority. ## 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 and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You will also need to include your agency on cost details to each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known costs. Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor You will receive further information regarding invoice terms if your candidate is appointed to this role. Invoices must be sent electronically on a weekly basis to templink_1@sandwell.gov.uk along with your workers authorised timesheet supplied by your agency. Payments are then released 14 days from the date of the invoice. 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 13 May 2021 at 12.00noon 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. 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. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8a8db1f-cec1-4489-b37a-23854ca97226 | | 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 | 10 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 13 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 May 2021 - 24 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 - 10 May 2021 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8a8db1f-cec1-4489-b37a-23854ca97226 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8a8db1f-cec1-4489-b37a-23854ca97226 10th May 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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