--- title: "Operations Manager x1 (Appointeeship Team) KB200821" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a31ee36c-a2ad-47b9-a810-3f6029ade0ef" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a31ee36c-a2ad-47b9-a810-3f6029ade0ef" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a31ee36c-a2ad-47b9-a810-3f6029ade0ef.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a31ee36c-a2ad-47b9-a810-3f6029ade0ef.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-08-20" --- # Operations Manager x1 (Appointeeship Team) KB200821 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a31ee36c-a2ad-47b9-a810-3f6029ade0ef [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a31ee36c-a2ad-47b9-a810-3f6029ade0ef) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a31ee36c-a2ad-47b9-a810-3f6029ade0ef.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, seeking an Operations Manager for the Appointeeship Team under the title "Operations Manager x1 (Appointeeship Team) KB200821". This contract falls under the recruitment services category and is set to take place in Sandwell, West Midlands. The procurement method is an open procedure and the tender is currently at the stages of planning and evaluation. Quotations must be submitted by 17:00 BST on 24th August 2021, with the anticipated contract start date on 31st August 2021, lasting six months until 27th February 2022. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for recruitment agencies and businesses specialising in management services particularly those experienced in social care or legal support related to court procedures. The role requires candidates with a strong background in Deputyship and Appointeeship, making it attractive for firms with expertise in financial oversight for vulnerable individuals. Additionally, agencies will need to provide a compelling CV, up-to-date references, and an understanding of the specific requirements for this contract, which could enable them to expand their client base within the public sector. ## Notice Operations Manager x1 (Appointeeship Team) KB200821 Rate of Pay: PS24.80 to PS26.38 per hour (PAYE) (Inside IR35) Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE but may include home working too. Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency 6 Months Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: We are seeking to recruit to an Operations Manager for a 6-month period to support the activity of the Appointeeship Team within Sandwell MBC. The Appointeeship act as DWP Appointee and in many cases, Court Appointed Deputy for Property and Affairs for clients that lack capacity in relation to their finances and who do not have any suitable family / friends, who are willing and able to act on their behalf. Applicants should have a sound knowledge of Court of Protection, Deputyship and Appointeeship and have experience of working in this area at a management level. Specific Role Responsibilities include to provide day to day management, support and guidance to the Appointeeship Team, lead on the identification, procurement activity and implementation of a replacement pre-paid card solution for clients. Also review the existing procedures and practices and staffing structure, prepare necessary reports for Senior Managers and where appropriate committee. Further details are provided in the Job Description and Person Specification. 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. An Adults Enhanced Barring DBS is required for this role. 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 27... 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 Tuesday 24th August 2021 17:00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62ba2448-74a0-401b-a978-f495eeb5f9ab | | 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 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 27 Feb 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £23,425 | | 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 - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 20 Aug 2021 at 16:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62ba2448-74a0-401b-a978-f495eeb5f9ab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62ba2448-74a0-401b-a978-f495eeb5f9ab 20th August 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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