--- title: "Hospital Team Social Workers (11/2/22 - DB/OK)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c1e2a4cc-cf62-4c89-a306-e1ef6abfdcd6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1e2a4cc-cf62-4c89-a306-e1ef6abfdcd6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1e2a4cc-cf62-4c89-a306-e1ef6abfdcd6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1e2a4cc-cf62-4c89-a306-e1ef6abfdcd6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-02-11" --- # Hospital Team Social Workers (11/2/22 - DB/OK) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1e2a4cc-cf62-4c89-a306-e1ef6abfdcd6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1e2a4cc-cf62-4c89-a306-e1ef6abfdcd6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1e2a4cc-cf62-4c89-a306-e1ef6abfdcd6.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, which is seeking qualified social workers for its Hospital Team. This tender, titled "Hospital Team Social Workers," is classified under supply services of personnel, specifically targeting the healthcare sector. The location for delivery is Sandwell Hospital, West Bromwich, and the tender is currently in the active stage, set to close on 17th February 2022. The contract has a duration of 12 weeks, commencing on 21st February 2022 and concluding on 17th May 2022, with a payment rate ranging from £15.78 to £28 per hour. This tender presents a significant opportunity for service providers in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in social work and temporary staffing solutions. Agencies with experience in supplying social workers to hospital teams, familiarity with care legislation, and an ability to adapt to a dynamic working environment will be well-suited to respond. With an emphasis on collaboration with the NHS and CCG, businesses that excel in fostering partnerships and have a customer-focused approach may find this opportunity advantageous for growth. ## Notice Social Worker - Hospital Team Rate of Pay: from ?15.78 up to ?28 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Sandwell Hospital, West Bromwich Start Date: ASAP Contract type: 12 weeks - temporary Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Are you a qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England who has experience of working in a busy hospital team/Intermediate Care? The team operate a 7-day service including Bank Holidays. We have vacancies within the Hospital 2 Home team which is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are flexible, innovative and have a proven track record of partnership working, with a can-do approach. If you can work under pressure and have a great attention to detail, then we would like to hear from you. We are looking for staff with a range of experience, with knowledge of social work practice and legislation including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005, a good understanding of personalisation and excellent assessment and support planning skills. You will work from various locations and will be responsible for supporting the timely discharge of people from hospital or intermediate care settings. You will be required to work in partnership with the NHS and the CCG and will have a strong customer focus. We will offer you: - o An Excellent Induction plan o Regular supervision o Supportive Management direction o Supportive Health & Wellbeing 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. An enhanced DBS check with Adults Barring is required for this role. This post requires mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations. 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 assistan... 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. If you require further assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/705d1f87-0cd3-4174-b97f-d7fcbbdcff1f | | 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 | 11 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Feb 2022 - 17 May 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,432 | | 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 - 11 Feb 2022 at 11:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/705d1f87-0cd3-4174-b97f-d7fcbbdcff1f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/705d1f87-0cd3-4174-b97f-d7fcbbdcff1f 11th 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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