Tender

Paralegal Assistant

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

15 May 2019 at 09:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting a tender for a Paralegal Assistant in the legal services sector, located at Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, West Midlands. The procurement is in the Tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 17th May 2019 at 17:00. The contract is anticipated to commence on 28th May 2019 and will last for three months. This open procurement process allows interested parties to submit quotes via the In-tend e-Tendering System.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with experience in public law care matters. Companies with expertise in recruitment services or legal advisory roles may also find this tender advantageous. Engaging in this contract not only provides a steady source of income but also strengthens relationships with local government, offering potential for future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Paralegal Assistant

Notice Description

Job title: Paralegal Assistant Hours: 37 hours Start date: ASAP End date: 3 months from start date Rate of Pay: Band F PS15.36- PS17.52 per hour PAYE or if you advise what your candidate would be looking at on a ltd/ umbrella company basis Contract type: Agency Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential requirements: The ideal candidate will have worked in a legal office handling public law care matters. Local government experience would be a bonus. The successful candidate must be confident and experienced in order to be able to hit the ground and be able to work proactively in a busy team. The candidate will need to be able to work well under pressure, self-reliant as well as work as part of a wider team. Closing date: Friday 17th May 5pm. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions and safeguarding form (attached) 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. Additional information: 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. Closing date: Friday 17th May 2019 at 17:00hrs Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12b4a660-65a0-4fbb-81dd-9eaf7db2a209
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06dd9d87-e3df-4bbc-82f2-d829d4da453a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 May 2019 - 28 Aug 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B70 8SZ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
West Bromwich Central
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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