--- title: "Quotation for the Supply of Temporary Home Support Assistants" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bc372597-7c0b-4682-96d4-33e69e39c6ca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc372597-7c0b-4682-96d4-33e69e39c6ca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc372597-7c0b-4682-96d4-33e69e39c6ca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc372597-7c0b-4682-96d4-33e69e39c6ca.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-08-25" --- # Quotation for the Supply of Temporary Home Support Assistants Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc372597-7c0b-4682-96d4-33e69e39c6ca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc372597-7c0b-4682-96d4-33e69e39c6ca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc372597-7c0b-4682-96d4-33e69e39c6ca.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking quotations for the supply of Temporary Home Support Assistants under a tender identified as CPS 0096. This procurement falls within the services industry category and is based in the West Midlands, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 1 September 2017 at 15:00 hrs. The contract, which is set to commence on 12 September 2017, will last for three months until 31 December 2017. Interested suppliers must submit compliance documents along with their applications, which include CVs and references. This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in social care and temporary staffing solutions. Companies that provide trained home support staff, with experience in personal care for vulnerable adults and those who can meet the requirements for driving and medication administration, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The competitive pay rate of £8.70 per hour offers attractive prospects for providers looking to expand their client base within the local government sector, allowing them to contribute positively to community support services. ## Notice Quotation for the Supply of Temporary Home Support Assistants The Council is seeking an agency to source 12 Home Support Assistants. The workers should be experienced in providing personal care to vulnerable adults, administration of medication is desirable and candidates must be able to drive. Please see supporting documentation containing Job Description and Personal Specification. Please ensure all compliance documents are submitted with each applicant: o CV o Two most recent references o Sandwell Safeguarding Form o Evidence of DBS Please ensure all compliance documents are submitted otherwise the Council will not be able to consider the applicant. o Pay rate: ?8.70 p/h paye o Location: Community Based o Hours: Various o Contract: 3 months The Council will be looking to interview and appoint as soon as possible. Please note this role falls in scope of R35 legislation. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, 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 Quotation document or other related documents. In Order To View a On-Line Questionnaire (if applicable) or Submit a Quotation, you will be required to' Opt-In'. Please be mindful that if you are cut and pasting your question responses onto the On-Line Questionnaire that you do so from a notepad document, this is due to the fact that some special characters are not accepted within the On-Line Questionnaire. 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 1 September 2017 at 15:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e94a616e-4620-4a81-9b14-703bc7ed2c53 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Sep 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 | | 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 | 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 - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff - 98513300 - Temporary staff for households ## Release History - 25 Aug 2017 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e94a616e-4620-4a81-9b14-703bc7ed2c53 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e94a616e-4620-4a81-9b14-703bc7ed2c53 25th August 2017 - 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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