--- title: "Business Support Officer SA" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a31aba1e-b938-482d-9853-fab1529ab153" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a31aba1e-b938-482d-9853-fab1529ab153" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a31aba1e-b938-482d-9853-fab1529ab153.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a31aba1e-b938-482d-9853-fab1529ab153.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-03-20" --- # Business Support Officer SA Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a31aba1e-b938-482d-9853-fab1529ab153 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a31aba1e-b938-482d-9853-fab1529ab153) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a31aba1e-b938-482d-9853-fab1529ab153.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has published a tender for a Business Support Officer role. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with a closing date set for Friday 22nd March 2024 at 12:00pm. The location of the position is at Sandwell Council House in Oldbury, B69 3DE. This opportunity falls under the services category and follows an open procedure (below threshold) procurement method. The contract is temporary for 12 weeks with a possibility of extension, starting in early April and ending in late June. Interested parties can access the related documents and submit their proposals through the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the supply services of personnel sector to provide a Business Support Officer to the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. Companies experienced in supplying temporary staff for administrative roles, particularly in legal or similar environments, would be well-suited to compete. The successful candidate will need to be proficient in word and excel, possess strong organisational skills, and work well under pressure. The opportunity offers exposure to a varied workload and high client contact, providing a chance for the selected business to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure a long-term partnership with the Council. ## Notice Job Title: Business Support Officer Hours: 37 hours per week Rate of pay: PS13.02 - PS14.91 per hour Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, B69 3DE Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Temporary (Agency) 12 weeks with a view to extend Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Admin assistant and have worked in a legal team or equivalent environment. Office attendance will be required 2-3 days a week. Experience of word and excel, photocopying and filing essential. Experience of working with a case management system desirable preferably from a local authority prospective. The successful candidates must be confident and experienced in order to be able to hit the ground running and have the ability to carry a varied case load covering all aspects of administration. The candidate will need to be proactive, work well under pressure, self-reliant as well as work as part of a wider team. The successful candidate would gain great exposure to a varied workload and would enjoy a high level of responsibility with a great deal of client contact. 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. No DBS is required for this role. 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: Friday 22nd March 2024 at 12:00pm Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, 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 Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation 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. Delivery Notes The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, 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 Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation 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/96c69082-1a9c-4251-ae9b-1fa59bcc1b15 | | 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 | 20 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Apr 2024 - 28 Jun 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,546 | | 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 - 20 Mar 2024 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96c69082-1a9c-4251-ae9b-1fa59bcc1b15 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96c69082-1a9c-4251-ae9b-1fa59bcc1b15 20th March 2024 - 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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