--- title: "2x Mental Health Social Worker with AMHP status KB" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ba298474-3116-42a9-adef-dbf9e5c6fb51" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ba298474-3116-42a9-adef-dbf9e5c6fb51" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba298474-3116-42a9-adef-dbf9e5c6fb51.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba298474-3116-42a9-adef-dbf9e5c6fb51.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-04-08" --- # 2x Mental Health Social Worker with AMHP status KB Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba298474-3116-42a9-adef-dbf9e5c6fb51 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ba298474-3116-42a9-adef-dbf9e5c6fb51) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba298474-3116-42a9-adef-dbf9e5c6fb51.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to procure two Mental Health Social Workers with Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) status through an open tender process. The procurement falls under the healthcare services category and is based in West Midlands, United Kingdom. Interested suppliers may submit their quotations until the closing date of 13th April 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 19th April 2021 and run until 18th July 2021. The total estimated value of the contract is £22,200, with a pay rate of £35 per hour, and an added £50 on-call fee. This tender presents an opportunity for agencies and organisations specialising in mental health support services to expand their offerings and participate in a vital community service within the region. Businesses that are well-versed in mental health legislation, including the Mental Health Act and the Care Act 2014, and can demonstrate strong crisis management and safeguarding capabilities would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, entities that can manage complex caseloads and provide flexible working arrangements to meet the emergency needs of the council will find this procurement an excellent avenue for growth. ## Notice We are looking for 2 enthusiastic Mental Health Social Workers with AMHP Status to join our Crisis Team. It is an essential requirement that applicants will need to be a Social Work England Registered Social Worker in addition to being a Qualified Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP). Due to the nature of the post flexibility is required to work outside of normal working hours in order to manage crisis and the ability to travel long distances as required. There will be an expectation to undertake shifts and on call as part of the 24/7 rota. A comprehensive knowledge and application of the Mental Health Act and its interface with the Mental Capacity Act is essential, as is detailed knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation. Due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic work relating to the Mental Health Act will be the main priority. Candidates need to have excellent safeguarding and risk management skills, a proven ability to manage mental health crisis situations, coupled with balancing a highly complex caseload. The rate of pay is PS35 per hour and PS50.00 on call to the worker. Hours are 37 hours. Please see the Job Description and Personnel Specification for further information. Please note that the service now sits with ASC. An Adults Enhanced Barring DBS will be required. Please ensure when CVs are submitted the candidates are compliant to start. Please submit CV, 2x references and your agencies Terms of business. It was would also be helpful if you can confirm your agency on costs upon submission. 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 13th April 2021 12:00pm Midday. 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 13th April 2021 12:00pm Midday. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19ed3601-7245-4296-b29b-fb265b1e270b | | 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 | 8 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Apr 2021 - 18 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £22,200 | | 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 - 8 Apr 2021 at 12:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19ed3601-7245-4296-b29b-fb265b1e270b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19ed3601-7245-4296-b29b-fb265b1e270b 8th April 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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