--- title: "Citizen & Consumer Protection Officer (trading Standards) 20May21 SJA" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a821b2b4-3944-4db8-9593-2d42f314947a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a821b2b4-3944-4db8-9593-2d42f314947a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a821b2b4-3944-4db8-9593-2d42f314947a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a821b2b4-3944-4db8-9593-2d42f314947a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-05-20" --- # Citizen & Consumer Protection Officer (trading Standards) 20May21 SJA Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a821b2b4-3944-4db8-9593-2d42f314947a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a821b2b4-3944-4db8-9593-2d42f314947a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a821b2b4-3944-4db8-9593-2d42f314947a.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint a Citizen and Consumer Protection Officer (Trading Standards) through an open tender process set to close on Thursday, 27 May 2021, at 12.00 noon. The contract will commence on 1 June 2021 and is expected to last for 12 weeks, with a pay rate of £15.78 per hour for a 37-hour work week. The role is situated at the Court House, High Street, West Bromwich, and will contribute to safeguarding the welfare of residents and visitors in the Sandwell area as part of the environmental services sector. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for agencies and businesses specialising in environmental standards and Trading Standards services. Companies with experience in providing skilled officers who are self-motivated, adept at managing various workloads, and possess strong communication abilities will be well-suited to compete. This is a chance to engage with local government to deliver vital services, thereby enhancing business visibility and growth in the sector. ## 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 27 May 2021 at 12.00 noon Additional information: 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. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2479f06f-9626-46d2-b091-5dcdbee2d1c4 | | 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 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 27 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jun 2021 - 1 Sep 2021 | | 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 - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90700000 - Environmental services - 90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction ## Release History - 20 May 2021 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2479f06f-9626-46d2-b091-5dcdbee2d1c4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2479f06f-9626-46d2-b091-5dcdbee2d1c4 20th 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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