Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c85-60dd-7190-b59e-0a7b490b2e21/grounds-maintenance-operative-sja-2621 closed GB open procedure # Grounds Maintenance Operative - SJA (2/6/21) [Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sandwell-metropolitan-borough-council) Estimated value £4,444 to £6,000 Published 2 Jun 2021 Deadline Closed 7 Jun 2021 ## Who can bid - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender ### Grounds Maintenance Operative Rate of Pay: £10.01 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](mailto: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 [in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc](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 [in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc](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 Read full description ## CPV classification Supply services of personnel including temporary staff Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/fc682660-b368-45dc-8aa2-f9826b82f2c4) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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