--- title: "Home Support Assistant R6" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ead6ca24-e9ec-4734-ad27-e307b6b846f5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ead6ca24-e9ec-4734-ad27-e307b6b846f5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ead6ca24-e9ec-4734-ad27-e307b6b846f5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ead6ca24-e9ec-4734-ad27-e307b6b846f5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-04-14" --- # Home Support Assistant R6 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ead6ca24-e9ec-4734-ad27-e307b6b846f5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ead6ca24-e9ec-4734-ad27-e307b6b846f5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ead6ca24-e9ec-4734-ad27-e307b6b846f5.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the role of Home Support Assistant under the title "Home Support Assistant R6". This procurement falls under the services industry category and will be located in various locations throughout the borough of Sandwell. The procurement method selected is an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender stage actively underway. Interested parties have until Thursday, 16 April 2020, at 11:00 am to submit their bids, with the contract expected to commence on 20 April 2020 and run for a duration of four months, concluding on 17 July 2020. This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses engaged in the provision of care services, particularly those specialising in home support and assistance. Companies with experience in healthcare staffing, especially those capable of supplying personnel for flexible shift patterns and who can meet specific regulatory requirements, will be well-positioned to compete. The need for reliable care staff to assist individuals in maintaining their independence presents a solid growth avenue for relevant service providers. ## Notice Home Support Assistants Working Hours: - 20 Hours Per Week, see attached sample rota Pay Rate: Band C, PS9.74 Per Hour PAYE, Start date: ASAP for 4 months Contract type: Agency Location: - Various locations across they borough of Sandwell. Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. As a Home Support Worker, you will be required to work with people in their own home, providing a range of care and support that maximises independence. This may include assisting people with their personal care, helping them to prepare meals and snacks and helping to rebuild their confidence. We aim to get people out of hospital as soon as they are medically fit and work with people to prevent further admissions. 20-hour posts available, which include a continental shift pattern that includes mornings and evenings and you should be able to travel across the borough and will therefore need to hold a full valid driving licence, have access to a car and must have business class insurance. This role requires an Enhanced Barring DBS check for Adults, also the candidates must hold a certificate in moving and handling. 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 16 April 2020 at 11.00am 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. Closing date: Thursday 16 April 2020 at 11.00am Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5205b2c8-27c6-4814-ac7e-458f7163956e | | 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 | 14 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Apr 2020 - 17 Jul 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000 | | 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 - 14 Apr 2020 at 10:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5205b2c8-27c6-4814-ac7e-458f7163956e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5205b2c8-27c6-4814-ac7e-458f7163956e 14th April 2020 - 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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