--- title: "CTAX Billing Officer AA 298" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b3d80977-4ff3-465a-a08c-9410492175db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b3d80977-4ff3-465a-a08c-9410492175db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3d80977-4ff3-465a-a08c-9410492175db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3d80977-4ff3-465a-a08c-9410492175db.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-08-27" --- # CTAX Billing Officer AA 298 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3d80977-4ff3-465a-a08c-9410492175db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b3d80977-4ff3-465a-a08c-9410492175db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3d80977-4ff3-465a-a08c-9410492175db.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting a tender for the position of CTAX Billing Officer (ID: TEMP 298) within the recruitment services industry. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 30th August 2019 at 17:00. The appointed individual will start on 9th September 2019, with a contract duration of three months, based at Sandwell Council House, Oldbury. Interested parties must register on the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal to access the relevant documents and express their interest in the opportunity. This contract represents a valuable opportunity for recruitment agencies or businesses with expertise in providing staffing solutions, particularly in the field of local government administration and Revenue and Benefits services. Firms that have a strong understanding of Council Tax legislation and experience with Northgate system processing will find themselves particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. With the demand for skilled personnel in the public sector ongoing, winning this contract could lead to sustained business growth and further procurement opportunities within local councils. ## Notice CTAX Billing Officer Hours: 37 hours per week, to be agreed with the manager Start Date: ASAP for 3 Months Rate of Pay: Band D 10.54 per hour (PAYE) Contract Type: Agency Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: To facilitate the delivery of service for inbound customer contacts through multiple communication channels which include, face-to-face, telephone, written and e-mail communication. To contribute to the Business Units ability to comply with legislation, office practices, Service standards, Council Policies and contractual obligations within the administration of Revenues and Benefits. To support the team assigned to on a day to day basis. To support the team leader in planning and overseeing the team's performance in line with the framework of legislation, best practice and local policy. Must have knowledge of the Northgate System Data Base for Revenue and Benefits (this is an essential requirement for this role). Must have a background knowledge of Revenue and Benefits (ie Council Tax Legislation). The applicant must have comprehensive and up-to-date Council Tax Billing Legislation knowledge, together with up to date Northgate (aka iWorld) systems processing experience. Information @ Work Electronic Document Management system (EDMS) experience is desirable, as would working with GovTech forms if possible. Applicants will need at least 12 months experience in a Council Tax Billing environment. Please see the Job description and Personnel specification attached for further information. Please note the manager will be looking to interview for this role on Friday 6th September with a provisional start date of Monday 9th September. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor 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 30th August 2019 at 17:00 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 Friday 30th August at 17:00 Delivery Notes 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 Friday 30th August at 17:00 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e43f31f-b337-4125-b814-f50150185546 | | 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 | 27 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Sep 2019 - 2 Dec 2019 | | 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 ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 27 Aug 2019 at 12:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e43f31f-b337-4125-b814-f50150185546 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e43f31f-b337-4125-b814-f50150185546 27th August 2019 - 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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