--- title: "Home Support Assistant R5" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c4d081cc-fc7e-4376-a0ca-3f73adc6979d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c4d081cc-fc7e-4376-a0ca-3f73adc6979d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4d081cc-fc7e-4376-a0ca-3f73adc6979d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4d081cc-fc7e-4376-a0ca-3f73adc6979d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-04-07" --- # Home Support Assistant R5 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4d081cc-fc7e-4376-a0ca-3f73adc6979d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c4d081cc-fc7e-4376-a0ca-3f73adc6979d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4d081cc-fc7e-4376-a0ca-3f73adc6979d.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for the 'Home Support Assistant R5' role within the social care services sector, based in various locations across the borough of Sandwell, West Midlands. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a closing date set for Tuesday, 14 April 2020, at 12:00 noon. The contract type is for agency support, with a pay rate of £9.74 per hour for 20 hours per week. The contract is expected to commence on 20 April 2020 and will last for a duration of four months. This opportunity presents a significant potential for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in healthcare and support services. Companies capable of providing trained support workers, including those with certification in moving and handling, and who can manage the logistics of multiple shifts across different locations, are well-suited to compete. The open procurement method allows a diverse range of suppliers to participate, offering a chance to engage in recruitment and placement services within the public sector. ## Notice Home Support Assistants Working Hours: - 20 Hours Per Week, see attached sample rota Pay Rate: Band C, PS9.74 Per Hour PAYE, Start date: ASAP for 4 months Contract type: Agency Location: - Various locations across they borough of Sandwell. Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. As a Home Support Worker, you will be required to work with people in their own home, providing a range of care and support that maximises independence. This may include assisting people with their personal care, helping them to prepare meals and snacks and helping to rebuild their confidence. We aim to get people out of hospital as soon as they are medically fit and work with people to prevent further admissions. 20-hour posts available, which include a continental shift pattern that includes mornings and evenings and you should be able to travel across the borough and will therefore need to hold a full valid driving licence, have access to a car and must have business class insurance. This role requires an Enhanced Barring DBS check for Adults, also the candidates must hold a certificate in moving and handling. 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. Closing date: Tuesday 14 April 2020 at 12.00noon 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. Closing date: Tuesday 14 April 2020 at 12.00noon Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82434e87-28e3-4e5b-b134-1f6cbbb941e6 | | 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 | 7 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Apr 2020 - 20 Jun 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000 | | 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 - 7 Apr 2020 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82434e87-28e3-4e5b-b134-1f6cbbb941e6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82434e87-28e3-4e5b-b134-1f6cbbb941e6 7th 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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