Published date: 4 March 2024
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
£23,351 to £37,296
Procurement reference
IT-230-7879-(29/2/24) - SJA
Published date
4 March 2024
Closing date
7 March 2024
Closing time
5:30pm
Contract start date
18 March 2024
Contract end date
18 June 2024
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
Social Worker (Safeguarding)
Rate of Pay: £24.00 up to £28.00 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:
Temporary Social Workers 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.
An Enhanced Barring Adults DBS is required for this role.
This role falls inside 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 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: Thursday 7 March 2024 17.30pm
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 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
About the buyer
Contact name
Sarah Adams
Address
1 Providence Place
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B70 8SZ
United Kingdom
Telephone
0121 569 6100
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Closing: 7 March 2024, 5:30pm