--- title: "Vehicle Technician x3" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d98ca9f5-e3bd-4d84-b989-2d4362e971de" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d98ca9f5-e3bd-4d84-b989-2d4362e971de" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d98ca9f5-e3bd-4d84-b989-2d4362e971de.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d98ca9f5-e3bd-4d84-b989-2d4362e971de.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-02-15" --- # Vehicle Technician x3 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d98ca9f5-e3bd-4d84-b989-2d4362e971de [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d98ca9f5-e3bd-4d84-b989-2d4362e971de) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d98ca9f5-e3bd-4d84-b989-2d4362e971de.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking Vehicle Technicians for its in-house fleet maintenance operation based in Cradley Heath, West Midlands. The procurement stage is currently open, with a deadline for submission on 19th February 2024 at 10:00 am. The contract period is from 26th February 2024 to 26th May 2024. The tender falls under the industry category of recruitment services and follows an open procedure (below threshold). This tender presents business growth opportunities for automotive engineering companies or workshops specialised in commercial vehicle maintenance. With a contract value of £39,186 GBP, interested businesses can apply via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal by the specified deadline. Businesses meeting the outlined key requirements, including specific licences and certifications, can participate in this procurement process for the provision of Vehicle Technicians services. ## Notice Job Title: Vehicle Technician x 3 Rate of Pay: PS18.06 per hour (Inside IR35) Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Waterfall Lane, Cradley Heath Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency (3months) Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: We are looking for 3x Vehicle Technicians. Fleet Services are Sandwell MBC's in-house fleet maintenance operation. Based at Waterfall Lane in Cradley Heath, Fleet Services provides fleet maintenance and repair for Sandwell MBC, other public bodies and private sector contracts. With a fleet size of over 1000 items, there is a huge variety of vehicles and equipment. Key Requirements * Full UK HGV (Category C or C+E). * Hold a BTEC National Certificate in Automotive Engineering ONC or equivalent. * Take part in an out of hours breakdown service. * Level 3 NVQ Automotive Maintenance and Repair or Equivalent or experience of working in Heavy Commercial Vehicle workshop. * LGV Licence Unrestricted Category C. * F gas licence. * Fork lift operator's licence. * Tail lift LOLER certification. * Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid vehicle system repair & replacement. Hours 37 hours per week Rate of pay is PS18.06 per hour JD and PS attached. 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. 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: Monday 19th February 2024 10:00am Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is Monday 19th February 2024 10:00am Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a042ac17-9edd-4269-b12f-4efab0ea3bd3 | | 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 | 15 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Feb 2024 - 26 May 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £39,186 | | 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 - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 15 Feb 2024 at 09:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a042ac17-9edd-4269-b12f-4efab0ea3bd3 - 15 Feb 2024 at 09:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a042ac17-9edd-4269-b12f-4efab0ea3bd3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a042ac17-9edd-4269-b12f-4efab0ea3bd3 15th February 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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