--- title: "Rapid Response Operative DB 14Apr22" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a7a62696-4071-41e4-8cfa-9738aa74222b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a7a62696-4071-41e4-8cfa-9738aa74222b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a7a62696-4071-41e4-8cfa-9738aa74222b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a7a62696-4071-41e4-8cfa-9738aa74222b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-04-14" --- # Rapid Response Operative DB 14Apr22 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7a62696-4071-41e4-8cfa-9738aa74222b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a7a62696-4071-41e4-8cfa-9738aa74222b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a7a62696-4071-41e4-8cfa-9738aa74222b.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "Rapid Response Operative DB 14Apr22" within the services industry category. This tender is currently at the planning stage, with submissions due by Thursday, 21st April 2022, at 1 PM. The contract period is set to commence on 25th April 2022 and will last for three months, concluding on 31st May 2022. The work will predominantly take place in and around Oldbury, West Midlands, focusing on addressing issues related to fly-tipping across the borough. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in environmental services, particularly those specialising in temporary staffing solutions, street cleaning, and waste management. Companies with expertise in physically demanding roles, such as rubbish collection and hazardous waste handling, would be well-suited to compete. The requirement for effective customer service and ICT skills suggests that businesses that can deliver qualified personnel, alongside proper training and equipment, will find themselves in a strong position to succeed in this procurement process. ## Notice RAPID RESPONSE OPERATIVE Rate of Pay: BAND D ?11.02 ph to worker Hours: 37 hours per week (7.30am - 3.30pm (during darker months), changing to 9am - 5pm during the summer months) Location: Council House, Oldbury (but boroughwide of Sandwell) Contract type: Temporary for 3 months Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Duties of the role are: o Attend fly tipped areas within the Sandwell Borough, inspect the rubbish and load onto truck o Search rubbish for evidence of culprit o Potentially dirty and dangerous work (searching rubbish may find dead animals, rotting meat, nappies, needles, etc) o Physically demanding, moving large or heavy objects (i.e.: mattresses) o Complete online forms regarding the fly tipped rubbish o Take photos on the Tablet (provided) and send to the Environmental Officers to investigate o Interact with members of the public who may attend the site o Leaflet drop offs to make borough cleaner Candidates need to have good customer service skills and need to be able to physically do the job. They need to also have good ICT skills. Will be required to take a Driving Assessment and pass this prior to commencement of role to drive the council's 3.5 tonne vehicles You will be paired with an existing member of staff initially. You will be provided with PPE, special equipment and uniform. Training will be provided. 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 21ST APRIL 2022 AT 1PM 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/e2d279db-dc23-441f-a0a8-9988e0c16b6e | | 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 | 14 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Apr 2022 - 31 May 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff - 90611000 - Street-cleaning services - 90641000 - Gully cleaning services - 90910000 - Cleaning services ## Release History - 14 Apr 2022 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d279db-dc23-441f-a0a8-9988e0c16b6e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d279db-dc23-441f-a0a8-9988e0c16b6e 14th April 2022 - 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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