--- title: "Social Worker - Safeguarding (29/2/24)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d151ef4f-9637-4422-8d23-cb50279e7811" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d151ef4f-9637-4422-8d23-cb50279e7811" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d151ef4f-9637-4422-8d23-cb50279e7811.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d151ef4f-9637-4422-8d23-cb50279e7811.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-03-04" --- # Social Worker - Safeguarding (29/2/24) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d151ef4f-9637-4422-8d23-cb50279e7811 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d151ef4f-9637-4422-8d23-cb50279e7811) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d151ef4f-9637-4422-8d23-cb50279e7811.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of Social Worker - Safeguarding services. This opportunity falls within the services category and has a contract value of £37,296 GBP. The procurement method is an Open procedure below threshold, with a closing date of Thursday 7th March 2024 at 17.30pm. The contract period is set to begin on 18th March 2024 and end on 18th June 2024. Interested parties should be aware that the procurement process is being conducted through the In-tend e-Tendering System. This tender presents a business growth opportunity for organisations capable of providing Social Worker - Safeguarding services in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Businesses with experience in temporary staffing and social care are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is the buying organisation overseeing this procurement process. Interested bidders should ensure compliance with the specified requirements and deadlines, including submission through the In-tend Supplier Portal. ## 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. An Enhanced Barring Adults DBS is required for this role. This role falls inside of IR35. 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: Thursday 7 March 2024 17.30pm 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/cffb5ca0-ed3d-4180-b684-a82f70e13763 | | 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 | 4 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Mar 2024 - 18 Jun 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £37,296 | | 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 - 4 Mar 2024 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cffb5ca0-ed3d-4180-b684-a82f70e13763 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cffb5ca0-ed3d-4180-b684-a82f70e13763 4th March 2024 - 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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