--- title: "Fair Access Officer DB 26Jan22" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ec4dc8e1-c4e8-4290-ba25-5227d796b121" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec4dc8e1-c4e8-4290-ba25-5227d796b121" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec4dc8e1-c4e8-4290-ba25-5227d796b121.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec4dc8e1-c4e8-4290-ba25-5227d796b121.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-26" --- # Fair Access Officer DB 26Jan22 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec4dc8e1-c4e8-4290-ba25-5227d796b121 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec4dc8e1-c4e8-4290-ba25-5227d796b121) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec4dc8e1-c4e8-4290-ba25-5227d796b121.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting a tender for the position of Fair Access Officer, with the tender published on 26th January 2022. This opportunity falls within the services industry, specifically focused on supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. The contract will be temporary for three months, starting from 7th February 2022 and concluding on 29th April 2022, with the tender period closing on 1st February 2022 at 1:00 PM. The successful candidate will primarily be based at the Council House in Oldbury and/or the Connor Education Centre in West Bromwich. Applications must be submitted via the In-tend e-Tendering System, where additional information is available. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the staffing and educational support sectors, particularly those focusing on temporary personnel solutions. Companies with expertise in providing skilled staff for educational settings or those experienced in supporting vulnerable young people will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The role requires a strong understanding of exclusion guidance and an ability to foster relationships with schools, making it ideal for organisations that specialise in educational support services. ## Notice FAIR ACCESS OFFICER Rate of Pay: Band G (?18.53 per hour to worker) Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Council House, Oldbury and/or Connor Education Centre, West Bromwich Contract type: Temporary for 3 months Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Job Summary: This skilled and dedicated team forms part of the LA's initiative to reduce exclusions. As part of Inclusive Learning Services, the Fair Access Team works closely with a range of colleagues within this multi-professional service to support young people at risk of exclusion or who have been excluded either permanently or on a fixed term basis. The successful applicant will join a team dedicated to supporting some of our most vulnerable youngsters and support us to further drive down exclusions and keep our youngsters in mainstream schools. While there will be an extensive training programme, induction and on-going support from colleagues, when out in schools there is an expectation that the successful candidate will balance their knowledge of Exclusions Guidance and their understanding of the pressures schools face when advising how best to support vulnerable young people at risk of exclusion. The successful candidate will represent the Fair Access Team and be able to work both independently and as a team member within a range of settings. Ideally, we are looking for somebody with resilience, commitment and energy to support our young people in maintaining their place in mainstream settings. An ability to build rapport and relationships with both young people and stakeholders is crucial as is, a sense of humour! The successful applicant can expect to be welcomed in to a dedicated team of professionals equally committed to achieving the best outcomes for the young people of Sandwell. If successful, you will have access to: o Fair Access panels and work with Schools in Sandwell o Excellent CPD opportunities o Independent Alternative Provision Providers o Multi-agency teams within ILS and the wider Council o Regular opportunities for supervision o Ongoing support from the wider Sandwell family 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... 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/f55b20fe-b2f3-49e7-8107-d88ee6a635e7 | | 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 | 26 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Feb 2022 - 29 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 - 26 Jan 2022 at 09:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f55b20fe-b2f3-49e7-8107-d88ee6a635e7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f55b20fe-b2f3-49e7-8107-d88ee6a635e7 26th January 2022 - 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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