--- title: "Democratic Services Manager KB080222" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ba9c2ed2-b79d-4319-843a-a2375c02d062" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ba9c2ed2-b79d-4319-843a-a2375c02d062" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba9c2ed2-b79d-4319-843a-a2375c02d062.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba9c2ed2-b79d-4319-843a-a2375c02d062.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-02-08" --- # Democratic Services Manager KB080222 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba9c2ed2-b79d-4319-843a-a2375c02d062 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ba9c2ed2-b79d-4319-843a-a2375c02d062) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba9c2ed2-b79d-4319-843a-a2375c02d062.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Democratic Services Manager for a contract role in the West Midlands, specifically in Oldbury. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 10:00am on 10th February 2022. The contract period is set to begin on 21st February 2022 and run for 12 weeks, with a total contract value of £11,952.48. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which allows for maximum participation. Interested suppliers can access further details and submit their applications through the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for firms specialising in governance and legal services, particularly those with experience in local government processes. Businesses with expertise in project management, constitution review, and legislative analysis would be well-positioned to compete. This contract not only provides a chance to secure work with a respected public body but also to contribute to significant governance reviews within the council, thus enhancing the business's portfolio and credibility in the public sector. ## Notice Democratic Services Manager Rate of Pay: Band J ?26.92 to ?28.61 per hour PAYE (Inside IR35) Hours: 37 per week Location: Council House, Oldbury Start Date: ASAP Contract type: 12 weeks from start date Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: We are currently looking for an experienced individual to work within the Legal and Governance directorate. We are looking for highly experienced candidates who will be able to work with elected members as well as support and assist the Service Manager-Democratic Services and the Director of Law and Governance to project manage and implement a review of the Council Constitution and democratic Governance arrangements. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following: o Evidence of exposure to or an established understanding of the democratic process. o A proven track record in project management. o Experience of Governance services within the Local Government environment. o Proven experience of reviewing and drafting council constitutions and delegations o Proven experience of dealing with council meetings o Ability to deal with high volume casework and complex matters under pressure o Ability to understand complex legislation and reports quickly o To be able to produce accurate and concise documents, reports, letters and general correspondence 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. 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 10th Fe... 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 Thursday 10th February 2022 10:00am Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30dea61c-61d9-4a72-a091-6c1f10413e7d | | 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 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Feb 2022 - 22 May 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,952 | | 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 Feb 2022 at 16:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30dea61c-61d9-4a72-a091-6c1f10413e7d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30dea61c-61d9-4a72-a091-6c1f10413e7d 8th February 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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