--- title: "Senior Communications Officer (22/9/22)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cd517ba8-d256-4344-90b8-25de64c81ff1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd517ba8-d256-4344-90b8-25de64c81ff1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd517ba8-d256-4344-90b8-25de64c81ff1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd517ba8-d256-4344-90b8-25de64c81ff1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-09-22" --- # Senior Communications Officer (22/9/22) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd517ba8-d256-4344-90b8-25de64c81ff1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd517ba8-d256-4344-90b8-25de64c81ff1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd517ba8-d256-4344-90b8-25de64c81ff1.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender titled "Senior Communications Officer" on 22 September 2022. This procurement opportunity falls within the services category and is located at Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, B69 3DE, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage with a closing date set for Thursday 29 September 2022 at 10:00 am. The contract period will start on 3 October 2022 and end on 3 January 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), and the total contract value is £8,134 GBP. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the personnel services industry to compete for providing a Senior Communications Officer to Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. Suitable businesses should be able to deliver temporary staffing services and have experience in delivering corporate communications, PR & media, social media, marketing, digital & design, internal communications, and stakeholder engagement. Interested parties can access further details and submit their documents through the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. For any system-related queries, they can contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. ## Notice Job Title: Senior Communications Officer Rate of Pay: PS16.06 per hour or let us know what rate your candidate is looking for Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, B69 3DE Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Temporary (Agency) 12 weeks Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: We are looking for an experienced communications professional to provide much needed support to an excellent but stretched corporate team to build on recent positive coverage of Sandwell throughout the Commonwealth Games. We need someone who can come in and bolster the team from the outset by picking up day-to-day media, social media and PR work as directed by senior team members. The position is temporary, and the hours of work will be 37 per week. We are a small team delivering council corporate communications, PR & media, social media, marketing, digital & design, internal communications and stakeholder engagement. The role requires the ability to be able to write to an excellent standard across multiple platforms, including social media and content management systems. Local government comms experience would be advantage. You will be fully supported by a highly experienced and close-knit team, who will be delighted to welcome you! 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. No DBS is required for this role. 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 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 assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing Date: Thursday 29 September 2022 2022 at 10.00am 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/f2cad859-8c6d-4b92-b345-c8b823cd5141 | | 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 | 22 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Oct 2022 - 3 Jan 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,134 | | 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 - 22 Sep 2022 at 13:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2cad859-8c6d-4b92-b345-c8b823cd5141 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2cad859-8c6d-4b92-b345-c8b823cd5141 22nd September 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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