Published date: 14 April 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.
Contract summary
Industry
Supply services of personnel including temporary staff - 79620000
Location of contract
B70 8SZ
Value of contract
£26,684
Procurement reference
IT-230-6836-WL13/04/23
Published date
14 April 2023
Closing date
20 April 2023
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 May 2023
Contract end date
31 July 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: Customer Service Advisor
Rate of Pay: ?12.02 per hour (Inside IR35)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Roway Lane, Oldbury, B69 3ES
Start Date: ASAP
Contract type: Temporary (Agency) 12 weeks with a view to extend
Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role.
Brief description:
The Contact Centre delivers a front-line service to tenants and residents of Sandwell for several service areas including Housing (Repairs, Rents, Tenancy Management, Choice Based Lettings, Homeless, Anti-Social Behaviour and Safeguarding), Environmental, Highways, Regulatory Services, Registrars, Customer Feedback and Sandwell Childrens Trust.
The service operates from 8.00am to 17:30pm for the majority of enquiries and we provide an Out of Hours service for repairs up till 20:00pm. Since the re-opening of the One Stop Shop we have also had to provide additional cover to assist with increased footfall. For many customers calling the contact centre this is often their first point of contact with the Council. We need to ensure that adequate resources are available during the above times so calls are answered quickly and efficiently when dealing with all enquiries.
Our main objective is to help the people of Sandwell access the services we deliver. We do this over the phone via our Contact Centre and through promotion of our online services.
The role:
o You will answer customer enquiries and requests about a wide range of services.
o You will have the ability to work in a fast-paced customer service environment and be a positive self-motivated person.
o You must be able to respond promptly as well as politely and accurately to resolve the customer's query.
o You will be given training through your induction period
Key Requirements:
o You have a proven track record of dealing with the public in a customer services role, ideally with call centre experience.
o You can demonstrate you are a good listener with clear communication skills who can remain calm and professional whilst displaying a caring an empathetic attitude, dealing with a diverse range of customers.
o You are able to record accurate details and use our IT systems is essential.
o You must have 3 GCSE's at minimum Grade C, including English Language or equivalent.
Hours:
37 Hours per week.
The core opening hours of the Contact Centre are 8.00am to 8.00pm Monday to Friday.
The various shift patterns for full and part-time posts will operate between the following hours:
8.00am - 4.00pm
8.30am - 4.30pm
9.00am - 5.00pm
9.30am - 5.30pm
12noon - 8 .00pm
A DBS check is not required for this role and it is inside IR35.
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 ...
More information
Links
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- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/
- Additional information on how to apply for this contract
Additional text
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The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, 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 Quotation or other related documents.
To submit a quotation 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.
Delivery Notes
The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, 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 Quotation or other related documents.
To submit a quotation 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
About the buyer
Contact name
Karendeep Bassra
Address
1 Providence Place
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B70 8SZ
United Kingdom
Telephone
0121 569 4766
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