--- title: "Adult Social Worker (Safeguarding Team) - 11/8/23 -SJA" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c7e0ef2e-78ba-498a-b697-17c6c69165ed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c7e0ef2e-78ba-498a-b697-17c6c69165ed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7e0ef2e-78ba-498a-b697-17c6c69165ed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7e0ef2e-78ba-498a-b697-17c6c69165ed.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-08-11" --- # Adult Social Worker (Safeguarding Team) - 11/8/23 -SJA Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7e0ef2e-78ba-498a-b697-17c6c69165ed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c7e0ef2e-78ba-498a-b697-17c6c69165ed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7e0ef2e-78ba-498a-b697-17c6c69165ed.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for an Adult Social Worker (Safeguarding Team) service contract, with a contract value of £31,968. The procurement method is an open procedure with a deadline of August 21, 2023, and the contract period is scheduled to start on August 28, 2023. The service falls under the CPV code 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff. The buying organization is based in West Bromwich, West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the personnel services industry, particularly those experienced in providing social work services. Companies capable of offering qualified social workers with relevant experience in safeguarding are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process involves the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and is currently in the tender stage, allowing interested parties to submit their bids until the deadline. Businesses looking to expand their operations in West Midlands should consider engaging with this opportunity to grow their clientele and revenue streams. ## Notice Social Worker (Safeguarding) Rate of Pay: PS24.00 up to PS28.00 Per hour Hours: 37 hours per week, you are required to work the core hours of the business, Monday to Thursday 9.00-5.30 pm and Fridays 9.00-5.00pm. Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency - 12 weeks Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Temporary Social Workers required in the Sandwell Safeguarding Adults Team. You are required to work the core hours of the business, Monday to Thursday 9.00-5.30 pm and Fridays 9.00-5.00pm. The safeguarding team is looking for a full time qualified, experienced and competent social worker to work in a busy safeguarding team. You will be required to support the team in responding to safeguarding referrals relating to our Sandwell residents. The safeguarding team is a busy team and you must demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance, having applied safeguarding procedures in your practice. The candidate must hold a Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW or Equivalent. An Enhanced Barring Adults DBS is required, and candidate must be SWE registered (HCPC). You must be able to travel around Sandwell independently and undertake visits at short notice as required. Ideally have access to a lap top and a spare mobile handset mobile (work SIM provided) to support current working from home arrangements. We require the position filled immediately thus immediate start. An Enhanced Barring Adults/Children's DBS is required for this role. This role falls inside of IR35. This role may require you to travel across the Borough of Sandwell. If so, a driving licence check, including proof of business insurance and MOT will be required. 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. 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... 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/d7e81333-0e3f-4b7d-9440-4287e0acfbb1 | | 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 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Aug 2023 - 28 Nov 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £31,968 | | 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 Aug 2023 at 13:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7e81333-0e3f-4b7d-9440-4287e0acfbb1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7e81333-0e3f-4b7d-9440-4287e0acfbb1 11th August 2023 - 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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