--- title: "Care Assistant - Fountain Court (12/11/21 - SB/SJA)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cdc35d3d-e46d-449e-abed-624a5505ea63" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cdc35d3d-e46d-449e-abed-624a5505ea63" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cdc35d3d-e46d-449e-abed-624a5505ea63.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cdc35d3d-e46d-449e-abed-624a5505ea63.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-12" --- # Care Assistant - Fountain Court (12/11/21 - SB/SJA) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdc35d3d-e46d-449e-abed-624a5505ea63 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cdc35d3d-e46d-449e-abed-624a5505ea63) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cdc35d3d-e46d-449e-abed-624a5505ea63.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting a tender for the role of Care Assistant at Fountain Court, located at Millpool Way, Smethwick. This procurement falls under the services industry category and is focused on providing care support, particularly for individuals with dementia. The tender is in the active stage and submissions are open until Wednesday, 17 November at 5:00 PM. The contract is set to commence on 22 November 2021 and will last for a period of 12 weeks, with a pay rate of £10.01 per hour for 28 hours a week, or 21 hours following the provided working pattern. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in care and health services, particularly agencies that supply temporary personnel to the healthcare sector. Companies with experience in supporting older individuals, especially those dealing with mental health issues, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses must ensure compliance with specific requirements, such as obtaining an enhanced DBS check and proof of the Covid-19 vaccine for their workers, to deliver quality care and meet the tender's specifications. ## Notice Care Assistant Rate of Pay: PS10.01 per hour (PAYE) Hours: 28 hours and 21 Hours (see advert for working pattern) Location: Fountain Court, Millpool Way, Smethwick Start Date: ASAP for 12 Weeks Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: The service is generally focused on but not completely for people who have a dementia diagnoses. The main duties include supporting people to engage in meaningful activities Supporting people with occasional personal care Supporting people to keep safe due to their confusion Supporting people to mobilise to and from the dining room, toilet etc To promote independence and dignity To work well with existing day care staff members and managers to deliver a valued service You will require experience with working with Older people with a physical or mental health need. A good level of written and verbal communication This role will require working days and evening and weekends and also be required to work on Bank Holidays, working hours are 28 or 21 hours per week working 7.30am -2.30pm and 2.30pm- 10.00pm This role requires an enhanced Barring Adults DBS Check. This role falls inside of IR35. This role also requires the worker to enter a CQC regulated setting, therefore proof of the Covid 19 Vaccine 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 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: Wednesday 17 November at 5.00pm 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: Wednesday 17 November at 5.00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89165c37-4ee9-425d-8b22-9a8cde8cf252 | | 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 | 12 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Nov 2021 - 22 Feb 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,436 | | 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 - 12 Nov 2021 at 11:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89165c37-4ee9-425d-8b22-9a8cde8cf252 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89165c37-4ee9-425d-8b22-9a8cde8cf252 12th November 2021 - 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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