--- title: "Occupational Therapist (21/9/21 - SJA)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bef61def-5de7-4aa1-a564-79ce93d364e8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bef61def-5de7-4aa1-a564-79ce93d364e8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bef61def-5de7-4aa1-a564-79ce93d364e8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bef61def-5de7-4aa1-a564-79ce93d364e8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-21" --- # Occupational Therapist (21/9/21 - SJA) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bef61def-5de7-4aa1-a564-79ce93d364e8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bef61def-5de7-4aa1-a564-79ce93d364e8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bef61def-5de7-4aa1-a564-79ce93d364e8.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to engage agency Occupational Therapists for an initial period of three months, with the possibility of extension. The tender, titled "Occupational Therapist (21/9/21 - SJA)", falls under the health and social care industry category. The contact period is set to commence from 5th October 2021 and conclude on 13th November 2021. Bid submissions must be completed by 28th September 2021 at 5.30pm, and candidates will work from home primarily within the vicinity of West Midlands, UK. The procurement method is open, following an open procedure, and the estimated value of the contract is between £7,006 and £14,012. This tender represents a significant opportunity for agencies providing specialised healthcare staffing and temporary personnel services, particularly those experienced in occupational therapy. Businesses that demonstrate a robust capacity to deliver flexible staffing solutions and possess the necessary qualifications of their candidates will be well-positioned to compete. The nature of the work involves supporting vulnerable adults, making it essential for bidders to highlight their expertise in providing high-quality, customer-focused service delivery in the healthcare sector. ## Notice Occupational Therapist's Rate of Pay: Band F (?15.78 Per Hour (PAYE) or please let me know what the candidate would be looking for. Hours: 37 Hours (see advert for more detail) Location: Working from Home Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Sandwell MBC Therapy team are currently looking to recruit a number of agency Occupational Therapists on a short-term basis, initially for a minimum period of 3 months but this may be extended. We are a dynamic and responsive team who work closely alongside colleagues in community social work and reablement services to provide a streamlined and quality customer journey. Applicants will need to be self-motivated, organised with effective communication skills both written and verbally. Part of the daily role will be completing assessments both in service users' homes to help promote and maximise our service users independence and virtually by the use of programs such as Microsoft Teams. Applicants will need their own vehicle and the ability to travel around the borough. Your responsibilities will include: o Carrying out Occupational Therapy assessments for vulnerable adults throughout the borough. o Assessing for the provision of equipment as well as minor and major adaptations. o Working closely with the social work colleagues, other agencies & professionals. o To provide a service that flexibly meets the needs of service users within budgetary constraints. o To demonstrate and observe the use of equipment, adaptations and assisted technology. Our offer to you: o Flexible Hours: The Therapy Team currently work during standard business hours, these hours are 9:00 - 17:30 Monday to Thursday and 9:00 - 17:00 on Friday and ideally the posts are full time (37 hours per week), however there may be a possibility for some posts to be filled with part time hours or slight alterations made to working hours. At present all staff are working from home. o Clinical Supervision: Access to regular clinical supervision and support in undertaking this role. o Induction and Training: This will be provided to staff who are not familiar with MS Teams, or in using other internal client recording computer systems and processes. This role requires an Enhanced Barring Check for Adults and you must hold a BSC or Diploma in Occupational Therapy 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. This role falls inside of IR35. 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 sen... Additional information: 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. 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Closing Date: Tuesday 28 September 2021 at 5.30pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20e40425-c68e-4c50-a4f5-8f029633a260 | | 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 | 21 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Oct 2021 - 13 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £14,012 | | 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 - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 21 Sep 2021 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20e40425-c68e-4c50-a4f5-8f029633a260 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20e40425-c68e-4c50-a4f5-8f029633a260 21st September 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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