Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce5-7c12-7102-b40f-6194dd6e9955/send-commissioning-officer closed GB open procedure # SEND Commissioning Officer [Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sandwell-metropolitan-borough-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 10 Dec 2024 Deadline Closed 11 Dec 2024 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender Title: SEND Commissioning Lead Contract Type: Temporary ### Hours: 37 Hours Location: Sandwell/Hybrid ### Day Rate ?600+ Insert Brief Job Summary: You will be expected to describe the role within a few bullet points o To lead on the development, implementation, monitoring and review of services for SEND and Alternative Provision o To ensure that service development and redesign is undertaken to improve outcomes for children and young people in Sandwell o To ensure that provision utilised by Sandwell for SEND/AP is of a good standard and meets the needs of children and young people and support the commissioning of complex placements o To lead on the development of SEND commissioning plans and strategies, working with colleagues from across Children's Services, the Council and partners. o To support colleagues across the partnerships and strategic commissioning team to ensure that services are commissioned that support SEND o Support the development of specialist SEND places across Sandwell and lead of the management of the SEND capital grant You will be expected to select up to five essential requirements for the role, insert these below o Knowledge of developments impacting on the functions of local authorities related to SEND, and the interrelationships between agencies. o Knowledge of current relevant legislation and statutory duties, responsibilities and best practice in the field of SEND and current local ,regional and national pressures relating to the field of SEND o Experience of joint collaborative working with professionals from a range of agencies, including co-ordinating inputs from a range of professional sources. o Proven experience of commissioning services, developing services, strategies in a SEND, health or social care context o Evidence of success in change management and developing innovative solutions to complex problems. o Experience of financial management and complex negotiations. 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](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 acc... Additional information: 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/7476dc8d-8eb3-4239-a561-a718da5c10e2) 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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