--- title: "Care Assistant (SJA) 16.3.201" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e8969630-dfd3-42e0-9770-bbae846cf92b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e8969630-dfd3-42e0-9770-bbae846cf92b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8969630-dfd3-42e0-9770-bbae846cf92b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8969630-dfd3-42e0-9770-bbae846cf92b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-03-16" --- # Care Assistant (SJA) 16.3.201 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8969630-dfd3-42e0-9770-bbae846cf92b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e8969630-dfd3-42e0-9770-bbae846cf92b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8969630-dfd3-42e0-9770-bbae846cf92b.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting a tender process for the role of Care Assistant, with the opportunity published on 16th March 2021. This contract focuses on the healthcare sector, specifically targeting support services for individuals, particularly those with dementia. Located at Fountain Court, Millpool Way, Smethwick, B66 4HW, the procurement is in the Tender stage, with a closing date set for Friday, 19th March 2021 at 5:00 PM. The contract type is agency work, scheduled to start on 29th March 2021 and concluding on 29th June 2021, and is structured as an open procedure, which is below the threshold with a total expected value of £5,000. This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and staffing services sectors, particularly those with experience in providing care support for the elderly or individuals with mental health needs. Companies that can provide qualified personnel and demonstrate compliance with specified requirements, including Enhanced Barring Adults DBS checks and previous experience in similar roles, will be well-suited to participate. Engaging in this opportunity would allow organisations to expand their service offerings and strengthen their foothold in the public health sector. ## Notice Care Assistant Rate of Pay: PS10.01 PAYE Hours: 28 Hours (see rota for more information) Location: Fountain Court, Millpool Way, Smethwick, B66 4HW 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: 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 and supporting people to mobilise to and from the dining room, toilet etc. You will be required 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. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions. An Enhanced Barring Adults DBS check is required for this role. Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor 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: Friday 19 March 2021 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: Friday 19 March 2021 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/f53c6eaf-174a-4b3a-a035-c39f5550550f | | 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 | 16 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Mar 2021 - 29 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000 | | 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 - 16 Mar 2021 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f53c6eaf-174a-4b3a-a035-c39f5550550f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f53c6eaf-174a-4b3a-a035-c39f5550550f 16th March 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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