--- title: "Care Assistant 30 hours per week" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bbb989e7-ec0f-413f-8ecc-a971a0b514b7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bbb989e7-ec0f-413f-8ecc-a971a0b514b7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bbb989e7-ec0f-413f-8ecc-a971a0b514b7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bbb989e7-ec0f-413f-8ecc-a971a0b514b7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-07-18" --- # Care Assistant 30 hours per week Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bbb989e7-ec0f-413f-8ecc-a971a0b514b7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bbb989e7-ec0f-413f-8ecc-a971a0b514b7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bbb989e7-ec0f-413f-8ecc-a971a0b514b7.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for the procurement of recruitment services with the title "Care Assistant 30 hours per week." The procurement is in the services category, with a contract value of £5,684 GBP. The tender deadline for submissions is 24th July 2024, 5pm. The location of the services is at Willow Gardens Extra Care Services in Rowley Regis, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, using an open procedure below the threshold method. This tender opportunity for Care Assistant services at Willow Gardens Extra Care Services presents a chance for businesses in the care sector or recruitment agencies specialising in healthcare to expand their operations. Companies with experience in providing care and support to older individuals, as well as familiarity with relevant regulations and procedures, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will need to provide high-quality services in line with regulatory standards and demonstrate flexibility to work weekends and Bank Holidays as required. ## Notice Job Title: Care Assistant Rate of Pay: ?12.18 per hour Hours: 30 hours per week Location: Willow Gardens Extra Care Services, Harvest Road, Rowley Regis, B65 8FG. Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Willow Gardens is an Extra Care facility providing planned care and support to individuals living in their own homes. The scheme comprises of 90 self-contained flats and provides a person-centred Care and Support to these individuals. As well as the care and support aspect of the service we also provide social opportunities and community engagement within the communal areas of the scheme. We currently have a temporary vacancy for Care Assistant's to join our team to support and promote the values of this service. o Provide a quality Care and Support service to individuals during including medication administration and personal care as essential. o Work as part of a team to provide a service in line with CQC essential standards and the processes and procedures of the organisation. o Experience with working or caring for older people is essential. o A willingness to undertake mandatory training and qualifications where required. o An ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. o Must be flexible and can work weekends and Bank Holidays as required. o Have good written and verbal skills. This role requires an Enhanced Adults DBS. Inside IR35. Location: Willow Gardens Extra Care Services, Harvest Road, Rowley Regis, B65 8FG. Hours: 30 hours per week. 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 ... 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 24th July 2024, 5pm. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dbb82dc-9af8-463c-a0cc-5084590ec6e3 | | 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 | 18 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jul 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,684 | | 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 | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | 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 - 18 Jul 2024 at 06:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dbb82dc-9af8-463c-a0cc-5084590ec6e3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dbb82dc-9af8-463c-a0cc-5084590ec6e3 18th July 2024 - 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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