--- title: "Doorstep Tracers (AN0076 (25/1/22) - SJA/LM)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f65a621a-f799-4045-9aa5-8b7d45be9e39" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f65a621a-f799-4045-9aa5-8b7d45be9e39" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f65a621a-f799-4045-9aa5-8b7d45be9e39.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f65a621a-f799-4045-9aa5-8b7d45be9e39.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-25" --- # Doorstep Tracers (AN0076 (25/1/22) - SJA/LM) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f65a621a-f799-4045-9aa5-8b7d45be9e39 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f65a621a-f799-4045-9aa5-8b7d45be9e39) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f65a621a-f799-4045-9aa5-8b7d45be9e39.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting a tender for the position of Doorstep Tracers under the title "Doorstep Tracers (AN0076 (25/1/22) - SJA/LM)". This opportunity falls within the supply services of personnel, specifically for temporary staff, and is located across various areas in the borough of Sandwell, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender is in the open procurement stage and submissions are due by 31 January 2022, with the contract scheduled to start on 7 February 2022, lasting until 31 March 2022. The council has set a minimum contract value of £2,963 and an overall value of £5,926, and will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for submissions. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manpower services, particularly agencies focused on temporary staffing. Companies that can deliver personnel with the ability to provide contact tracing services, engage with the public on health matters, and adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols will be well-positioned to compete. With training provided and the flexibility of remote work, businesses that can mobilise personnel quickly and effectively may find this contract beneficial for growth and expansion within the public health sector. ## Notice Door Step Tracers Rate of Pay: PS10.01 (PAYE) Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Various, on site of WFH Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: This is an exciting opportunity for 3 Mobile Contact Tracers to join the Public Health Contact Tracing team. Further information is provided in the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Full training will be provided prior to starting in the role. The primary role of the mobile Contact Tracing team is to travel around the borough of Sandwell (or designated town) to visit the public in their homes where it has not been possible to contact them via telephone. However, you may also be required to support the static team working from home or on site, depending on case volume and needs. Your role will be to carry out initial interviews to obtain details of close contacts and other relevant information, and to offer public health advice and reassurance to ensure that individuals are following guidance on self-isolation. You will also need to provide assistance where required by directing individuals to the appropriate Council department, as well as escalating any concerns to team leaders or managers. To minimise contact and ensure COVID-19 safety measures are being followed, interviews with cases will be completed in your own vehicle using a mobile phone and laptop. The role may also require you to patrol the six towns of Sandwell to support businesses with the re-opening of the high street and support the public with increased understanding of COVID-19 public health measures. A Basic DBS will be required for this and they must have access to your own Vehicle to be able to travel around the borough. This role falls in side of IR35 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. 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 Port... 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/d888aa6a-5503-4b62-b7f7-e09db12dd43a | | 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 | 25 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,926 | | 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 - 25 Jan 2022 at 17:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d888aa6a-5503-4b62-b7f7-e09db12dd43a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d888aa6a-5503-4b62-b7f7-e09db12dd43a 25th 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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