--- title: "Senior Care Assistant 19Jan22 PH" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ed25b5f0-84fa-454e-ae20-5c69a4b09182" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed25b5f0-84fa-454e-ae20-5c69a4b09182" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed25b5f0-84fa-454e-ae20-5c69a4b09182.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed25b5f0-84fa-454e-ae20-5c69a4b09182.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-19" --- # Senior Care Assistant 19Jan22 PH Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed25b5f0-84fa-454e-ae20-5c69a4b09182 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed25b5f0-84fa-454e-ae20-5c69a4b09182) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed25b5f0-84fa-454e-ae20-5c69a4b09182.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council seeking a Senior Care Assistant for a temporary role at Fountain Court, located in Smethwick, West Midlands. The tender, titled "Senior Care Assistant 19Jan22 PH," is open for submissions until 12:30 PM on 25th January 2022. The role requires the applicant to provide care for individuals with dementia, with a contract period from 27th January to 31st January 2022. The estimated value of the contract is between £4,808 and £5,634, and it adopts an open procedure for the procurement method. This tender presents a significant opportunity for care agencies and temporary staffing firms specialising in elderly care services. Eligible businesses that understand the nuances of providing person-centred care, especially to individuals with dementia, will find this an advantageous contract to pursue. With the requirement for enhanced DBS checks and knowledge of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations, those with expertise in compliance and trained personnel will be particularly well-suited to compete effectively for this role. ## Notice Senior Care Assistant Rate of Pay: Pay range from PS10.83 up to PS12.69 Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Fountain Court Millpool Way Smethwick B66 4HW Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Temporary until 31 January 2022 Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Fountain Court is a 16 bedded residential unit for people with dementia. The role includes providing leadership to a small team to provide person centred care, in order to meet individual needs of the service users, and ensure their safety and wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the needs of older people, with dementia, effective communication skills and be able to produce clear and accurate records. 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. An enhanced DBS with Adults Barring List Check is required for this role. This post requires mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations. 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: Tuesday 25th January at 12.30pm 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/875f3883-9ba7-4a78-b4d9-9967b7a8365a | | 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 | 19 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Jan 2022 - 31 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,634 | | 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 - 19 Jan 2022 at 16:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/875f3883-9ba7-4a78-b4d9-9967b7a8365a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/875f3883-9ba7-4a78-b4d9-9967b7a8365a 19th 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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