Tender

Solicitor DB 27Apr22

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Apr 2022 at 10:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking qualified solicitors for a temporary contract focused on public law childcare matters, titled "Solicitor DB 27Apr22". This procurement falls within the services industry category and is located at Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, West Midlands. The procurement method is an open procedure with a short closing date of 28 April 2022, at 1 PM. The contract is expected to commence on 3 May 2022 and last for three months until 30 July 2022, offering a pay rate of £21.13 per hour for a commitment of 37 hours per week.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for solicitors with a minimum of three years' post-qualification experience, especially those specialised in public law childcare matters. The successful candidates will benefit from handling a diverse caseload and gaining substantial client interaction, making this ideal for firms or individuals keen to expand their experience in local authority legal work. Those who can demonstrate proactive skills and a capacity to manage various hearings will be particularly well-suited for this contract, enhancing their portfolio and potential for future assignments in the legal sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Solicitor DB 27Apr22

Notice Description

SOLICITOR Rate of Pay: BAND H - PS21.13 ph PAYE (if your candidate is paid daily, please let us know) Hours: 37 HOURS PER WEEK Location: SANDWELL COUNCIL HOUSE, OLDBURY Contract type: Temporary for 3 months, immediate start - short closing date as needed immediately Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Job Summary: We are looking for a Solicitors to work within the Children's area of legal. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with at least 3 years PQE (or equivalent) with at least 2 years experience specialising in and handling Public law child care mailers preferably from a local authority prospective. Candidates must be confident and experienced in order to be able to hit the ground running and have the ability to carry a varied case load covering all aspects of Public Law childcare matters. You must be a confident advocate as there will be an expectation for you to cover various types of hearings to include those of a contested nature. The candidate will need to be proactive, work well under pressure, self-reliant as well as work as part of a wider team. The successful candidate would gain great exposure to a varied caseload and would enjoy a high level of responsibility with a great deal of client contact. Candidates need to be readily available for an interview and if successful start immediately. 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 28 APRIL 2022 AT 1PM Additional information: 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27481ac0-52c0-4010-b843-385ad153b742
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b838b33-f7fd-4912-bec3-3ad1660b05b9
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2022 - 30 Jul 2022 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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