--- title: "TEM1073 Social Worker x2 (Safeguarding) - SJA" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f613c9de-e914-49f2-aaa7-96085f97c673" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f613c9de-e914-49f2-aaa7-96085f97c673" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f613c9de-e914-49f2-aaa7-96085f97c673.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f613c9de-e914-49f2-aaa7-96085f97c673.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-02-11" --- # TEM1073 Social Worker x2 (Safeguarding) - SJA Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f613c9de-e914-49f2-aaa7-96085f97c673 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f613c9de-e914-49f2-aaa7-96085f97c673) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f613c9de-e914-49f2-aaa7-96085f97c673.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for the procurement of two temporary Social Workers specialising in safeguarding, as outlined in the procurement titled "TEM1073 Social Worker x2 (Safeguarding) - SJA." This opportunity is categorised under personnel supply services and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender period is open until 5:30 PM on 17 February 2021, with a contract intended to commence on 1 March 2021 and run until 17 May 2021. The procurement method is open, and it falls below the threshold for competitive tendering, allowing for a broader range of participants. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the recruitment and staffing sector, particularly those providing temporary personnel services. Agencies that specialise in supplying qualified social workers, especially those with experience in safeguarding and a strong understanding of relevant legislation, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Prospective bidders should ensure they can meet the necessary qualifications and are prepared to provide CVs, references, and meet specific logistical requirements, including the ability to work in a dynamic and demanding team environment. ## Notice Social Worker (Safeguarding) X2 Rate of Pay: PS28.00 Per hour Hours: 37 hours per week, you are required to work the core hours of the business, Monday to Thursday 9.00-5.30 pm and Fridays 9.00-5.00pm. 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: Please include on CV, if candidates have their own laptop, car and mobile handset or not. 2x temporary Social Worker required in the Sandwell Safeguarding Adults Team. You are required to work the core hours of the business, Monday to Thursday 9.00-5.30 pm and Fridays 9.00-5.00pm. The safeguarding team is looking for a full time qualified, experienced and competent social worker to work in a busy safeguarding team. You will be required to support the team in responding to safeguarding referrals relating to our Sandwell residents. The safeguarding team is a busy team and you must demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance, having applied safeguarding procedures in your practice. The candidate must hold a Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW or Equivalent. An Enhanced Barring Adults DBS is required and candidate must be SWE registered (HCPC). You must be able to travel around Sandwell independently and undertake visits at short notice as required. Ideally have access to a lap top and a spare mobile handset mobile (work SIM provided) to support current working from home arrangements. We require the position filled immediately thus immediate start. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions. An Enhanced Barring Adults DBS is required for this role. This role may require you to travel across the Borough of Sandwell. If so, a driving licence check, including proof of business insurance and MOT will be required.. 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: Wednesday 17 February 2021 at 5.30pm Additional information: 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: Wednesday 17 February 2021 at 5.30pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f402e3-0397-4272-98f0-e9c857bf0354 | | 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 | 11 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 17 May 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £24,864 | | 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 - 11 Feb 2021 at 11:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f402e3-0397-4272-98f0-e9c857bf0354 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f402e3-0397-4272-98f0-e9c857bf0354 11th February 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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