--- title: "VISITOR SERVICES ATTENDANT (SANTA'S ELF HELPERS and HALLOWEEN SPOOKS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b2229508-54a4-4a25-9142-e8341f660f8c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2229508-54a4-4a25-9142-e8341f660f8c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2229508-54a4-4a25-9142-e8341f660f8c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2229508-54a4-4a25-9142-e8341f660f8c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-10-10" --- # VISITOR SERVICES ATTENDANT (SANTA'S ELF HELPERS and HALLOWEEN SPOOKS Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2229508-54a4-4a25-9142-e8341f660f8c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2229508-54a4-4a25-9142-e8341f660f8c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2229508-54a4-4a25-9142-e8341f660f8c.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender opportunity for the provision of Visitor Services Attendants at Sandwell Valley, West Bromwich. The contract involves roles for Santa's Elf Helpers and Halloween Spooks, with flexible shift patterns starting from October 22 until December 23, 2022. The event dates include Halloween activities from October 22 to 30 and Christmas events from November 19 to December 23. The procurement method is an Open procedure with a contract value of £19,440.00 GBP. This tender by the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council offers business growth opportunities for companies providing personnel services, particularly those experienced in event staffing and customer service. Businesses willing to engage in festive and Halloween-themed activities, with an emphasis on exceptional customer service and teamwork, are well-suited for this contract. Interested parties must adhere to the specified submission requirements through the In-tend e-Tendering System before the tender period ends on October 10 at 13:30. ## Notice VISITOR SERVICES ATTENDANT (SANTA'S ELF HELPERS and HALLOWEEN SPOOKS Rate of Pay: PS9.60 per hour to worker Hours: Flexible shift patterns (including weekends) Location: Sandwell Valley , West Bromwich Start Date: Saturday 22 October until 23 December 2022 Brief description: How would you shape up as Santa's little helper? We are looking for a band of happy elves to help us make Christmas magical for families from across Sandwell. Our Santa at the Valley and Festive Forge Mill Farm events attract hundreds of people each year and are renowned across the area. The roles include interacting with families, supervising children's activities, working with Santa in his grotto, assisting with craft activities and helping with managing and entertaining queues. We also require creepy, Halloween spooks for our autumn events who are prepared to have fun, dress up and give families a fright. Costumes for both roles will be provided, and individuals must be able to liaise with children and adults well with a keen eye for exceptional customer service. Sandwell events are great fun to work on, with a strong teamwork ethic and plenty of opportunities to gain new skills. Event dates are: Halloween at the Valley and Pumpkin Picking at Forge Mill 22 October to 30 October Christmas Light Switch Ons and Other events 19 November to 23 December Santa at the Valley and Festive Forge Mill Farm 3 December to 23 December 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. This role falls inside of IR35. 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 88... 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/78ab7f32-396f-42b6-bc68-466ca42996c2 | | 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 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Oct 2022 - 23 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £19,440 | | 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 Oct 2022 at 09:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78ab7f32-396f-42b6-bc68-466ca42996c2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78ab7f32-396f-42b6-bc68-466ca42996c2 10th October 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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