--- title: "Senior Trading Standards Officer - R1" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f4e33c7b-d15c-4250-bf4f-11d73c7686cf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4e33c7b-d15c-4250-bf4f-11d73c7686cf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4e33c7b-d15c-4250-bf4f-11d73c7686cf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4e33c7b-d15c-4250-bf4f-11d73c7686cf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-04-15" --- # Senior Trading Standards Officer - R1 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4e33c7b-d15c-4250-bf4f-11d73c7686cf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4e33c7b-d15c-4250-bf4f-11d73c7686cf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4e33c7b-d15c-4250-bf4f-11d73c7686cf.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for a Senior Trading Standards Officer role, with a closing date of Friday, 19th April at 2:00 pm. The contract period is from 22nd April to 31st July. This procurement opportunity falls under the services category and is valued at £10,456 GBP. The location is Sandwell Council House in West Midlands, United Kingdom, using an open procedure (below threshold) as the procurement method. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering personnel services, particularly those with expertise in Trading Standards and Food Safety. Suppliers should ensure compliance with the specified Food Standards and Product Safety requirements. The Council will utilise the In-tend e-Tendering System, and interested parties need to register on the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal to access relevant documents. For further assistance, suppliers can contact the In-tend support team. The procurement does not meet the criteria for a recurrent procurement type. ## Notice Senior Trading Standards Officer Rate of Pay: PS20.85 per hour (PAYE), or let me know what rate the candidate is looking for up on submission Hours: 37 Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury/Hybrid Working Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Sandwell MBC Trading Standards team is looking for two fully qualified, enthusiastic and reliable Trading Standards Officers with up to date Food Standards competency and good Product Safety knowledge. We are looking for someone with experience of conducting Food Standards inspections and dealing with Product Safety complaints and enquiries. You should be competent in Food Standards as detailed by the FSA Food Law Code of Practice and have the ability to carry out inspections in accordance with the relevant legislation and national codes of practice. A relevant Product Safety qualifications is also highly desirable. You must be competent with Microsoft Office and use of the internet and be an excellent communicator at all levels. Knowledge of the CIVICA Trading Standards database is desirable. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 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: Friday 19 April at 2.00pm 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. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94cff720-7d35-44f0-9beb-77f448fdc33a | | 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 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Apr 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,456 | | 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 - 15 Apr 2024 at 11:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94cff720-7d35-44f0-9beb-77f448fdc33a - 15 Apr 2024 at 11:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94cff720-7d35-44f0-9beb-77f448fdc33a - 15 Apr 2024 at 11:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94cff720-7d35-44f0-9beb-77f448fdc33a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94cff720-7d35-44f0-9beb-77f448fdc33a 15th April 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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