Published date: 20 January 2023

Last edited date: 14 February 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 14 February 2023, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Recruitment services - 79600000

Location of contract

B70 8SZ

Value of contract

£6,291.48 to £7,370.40

Procurement reference

IT-230-6524-WL200123

Published date

20 January 2023

Closing date

14 February 2023

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

20 February 2023

Contract end date

28 February 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Job Title: Homelessness Prevention Officer
Rate of Pay: £14.17
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE/Hybrid
Start Date: ASAP
Contract type: Agency request

Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role.

Brief description:

Homelessness Prevention Officer - Agency Staff (posts for a minimum period of 2 months)

The role is temporary to reduce a backlog of outstanding approaches for homelessness services.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Councils Housing Solutions Service to provide an effective and professional person-centred approach to the prevention and relief of homelessness. To undertake a holistic approach to casework including the assessment and investigation of homelessness in line with the Councils statutory duties.

This is a challenging and high-pressured environment, working with vulnerable families and customers with varying needs. If you feel you are up to the challenge then we want to hear from you.

Candidates must have a minimum qualification of GCSE Maths and English level 2, or equivalent, and have a knowledge of homelessness. There will be a requirement to be present in the office for some days each week.

We are looking for candidates with CV evidence of knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act. Please view the Personnel Specification for further specialist knowledge and experience requirements.

Qualification requirement: Numeracy & Literacy Level 2

Please note the charge rate on each candidate CV.

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.
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The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest.

Closing date for submission of quotations is Tuesday 14th February 2023 at 17:00pm

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Karendeep Bassra

Address

1 Providence Place
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B70 8SZ
United Kingdom

Telephone

0121 569 4766

Email

karendeep_bassra@sandwell.gov.uk