Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cb4-7dbd-72dc-9f65-7c37634d760c/courier [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedure # Courier [Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sandwell-metropolitan-borough-council) Estimated value £4,791 to £4,875 Published 21 Jul 2023 Deadline Closed 24 Jul 2023 ## 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 ### Job Title: Courier Rate of Pay: ?10.79 per hour ### Hours: 16 hours per week Location: Sandwell Valley Country Park, Salters Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4BG ### Start Date: ASAP ### Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council are recruiting for a courier to help support the Catering Operation at Sandwell Valley Country Park and associated catering units. Reporting to the Catering and Retail Manager the courier will be responsible for the transportation of documents, parcels, goods and equipment to various locations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across key sites in Sandwell including Forge Mill Farm, Lightwoods House, Sandwell Valley Visitor Centre and West Smethwick Park. The successful candidate will: - Undertake driving duties associated with the provision of a courier service involving the transportation of documents, parcels, goods and equipment as well as official personnel (to include the loading and unloading of such goods and parcels). - Operate agreed routes. - Be responsible for the completion of timesheets, logs sheets, vehicle data sheets and any other documentation that may be required. - Be responsible for any duties associated with the maintenance, cleanliness and use of vehicles under your control. - Carry out other duties associated with the delivery of the overall Catering and Retail provision. - At all times to conduct yourself in a pleasant and co-operative approach to customers. Candidates must possess a full valid driving licence and must be prepared to undertake any necessary, relevant training as required including a Driver Risk Assessment and Driver Assessment. No DBS is required for this role. Inside IR35. Please can agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You must 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](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 Suppli... Additional information: 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 [in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc](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 Monday 24th July 2023 at 14:00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Recruitment services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3fd4fa61-0a48-4f61-b62d-4c6ab9ebc16b) 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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