--- title: "Mental Health Social Worker with AMHP status (Ref 15.4.20 KB)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c3f73ca8-a5d5-411e-a413-0a87fb109c76" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c3f73ca8-a5d5-411e-a413-0a87fb109c76" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c3f73ca8-a5d5-411e-a413-0a87fb109c76.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c3f73ca8-a5d5-411e-a413-0a87fb109c76.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-04-15" --- # Mental Health Social Worker with AMHP status (Ref 15.4.20 KB) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3f73ca8-a5d5-411e-a413-0a87fb109c76 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c3f73ca8-a5d5-411e-a413-0a87fb109c76) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c3f73ca8-a5d5-411e-a413-0a87fb109c76.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting an open procurement process for the position of a Mental Health Social Worker with Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) status (Ref 15.4.20 KB). This tender falls within the health and social work services industry category, situated in West Bromwich, West Midlands, United Kingdom. Interested suppliers must submit their quotations by 12:00 pm on 17th April 2020, with the contract expected to begin on 19th April and last until 19th July 2020. The estimated value of the contract is £15,540, with a pay rate of £35 per hour plus on-call fees. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for recruitment agencies and professionals with expertise in mental health services, particularly those with qualifications and experience in social work and crisis management. Candidates or organisations that specialise in providing temporary staffing solutions in health care are especially well-suited to compete for this contract. The emphasis on specific qualifications, including registration with Social Work England and knowledge of relevant legislation, indicates a clear demand for high-quality candidates who can handle complex mental health situations effectively. ## Notice We are looking for 1 enthusiastic Mental Health Social Worker with AMHP Status to join our growing team. It is an essential requirement that applicants will need to be a Social Work England Registered Social Worker in addition to being a Qualified Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP). Due to the nature of the post flexibility is required to work outside of normal working hours in order to manage crisis and the ability to travel long distances as required. A comprehensive knowledge and application of the Mental Health Act and its interface with the Mental Capacity Act is essential, as is detailed knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation. Due to the current Corvid-19 Pandemic work relating to the Mental Health Act will be the main priority. Candidates need to have excellent safeguarding and risk management skills, a proven ability to manage mental health crisis situations, coupled with balancing a highly complex caseload. The rate of pay is PS35 per hour and PS50.00 on call to the worker. Please see the Job Description and Personnel Specification for further information. Please note that the service now sits with ASC. An Adults Enhanced Barring DBS will be required. Please note this role is currently also advertised with our master vendor agency. 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 Friday 17th April 2020 12:00pm (midday) 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 Friday 17th April 2020 12:00pm (midday) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cffd35f-151c-40f9-bf16-7dc2de467cff | | 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 | 15 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Apr 2020 - 19 Jul 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,540 | | 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 - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85310000 - Social work services - 98513100 - Agency staff services for households - 98513300 - Temporary staff for households ## Release History - 15 Apr 2020 at 16:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cffd35f-151c-40f9-bf16-7dc2de467cff ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cffd35f-151c-40f9-bf16-7dc2de467cff 15th April 2020 - 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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