--- title: "Grounds Maintenance Operative - SJA (2/6/21)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fc682660-b368-45dc-8aa2-f9826b82f2c4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc682660-b368-45dc-8aa2-f9826b82f2c4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc682660-b368-45dc-8aa2-f9826b82f2c4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc682660-b368-45dc-8aa2-f9826b82f2c4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-02" --- # Grounds Maintenance Operative - SJA (2/6/21) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc682660-b368-45dc-8aa2-f9826b82f2c4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc682660-b368-45dc-8aa2-f9826b82f2c4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc682660-b368-45dc-8aa2-f9826b82f2c4.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting a tender for the position of Grounds Maintenance Operative, with the tender published on 2nd June 2021. This procurement falls under the category of supply services of personnel, is located in Smethwick, West Midlands, and remains in the Tender stage. The deadline for submissions is on 7th June 2021 at 5:30 PM, with the contract expected to commence on 14th June 2021 and run for 12 weeks. The procurement method is an open procedure, suitable for various service-oriented businesses. This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, horticulture, or temporary staffing services. Companies with experience in providing operational support in cemetery environments, particularly those that understand high standards of customer care, will find this contract aligns with their capabilities. Agencies are encouraged to submit their proposals, which should include CVs, references, and pricing inclusive of all costs, to engage with this local council requirement and potentially expand their client base in the public sector. ## Notice Grounds Maintenance Operative Rate of Pay: PS10.01 per hour (PAYE) Hours: 37 Hours per week Location: Thimblemill Cemetery, Thimblemill Road, Smethwick (Uplands) 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: Sandwell Bereavement Services are seeking to employ a Grounds Maintenance Operative, to provide resilience for our award-winning team. Support will be in the form of grounds maintenance duties within a cemetery environment based over various sites in the borough of Sandwell. This role requires great customer care and an understanding of visitor's expectations, whilst providing high standards of grounds maintenance. You will be required to carry out a range of gardening, horticultural and grounds maintenance tasks, contributing to the appearance and the environment within and around Sandwell. You must have experience of working in a horticultural environment and will also be required to work outdoors and in inclement weather. As part of this role you must hold a provisional licence and use machinery such as ride on mowers etc. 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. 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: Monday 7 June 2021 at 5.30pm 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/57a641b9-a81d-4bdc-aa63-4499e13efd32 | | 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 | 2 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Jun 2021 - 14 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000 | | 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 - 2 Jun 2021 at 13:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57a641b9-a81d-4bdc-aa63-4499e13efd32 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57a641b9-a81d-4bdc-aa63-4499e13efd32 2nd June 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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