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Childcare Solicitor - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Jul 2018 at 14:11

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Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Childcare Solicitor through an open procurement process, with the contract aimed at delivering legal services within the public law childcare sector. The tender is currently in the award stage, with the contract anticipated to last from 12th June 2018 to 31st August 2018. Interested candidates were required to submit their applications by 11th June 2018, with the position intended to serve the West Midlands area, specifically at the council's office in Oldbury, B69 3DB. The position offers a pay range of £20.71 to £23.17 per hour and is aimed at qualified solicitors with at least three years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in public law childcare matters.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for legal recruitment agencies and firms specialising in temporary staffing solutions for legal services. Businesses that possess a strong recruitment capability, especially those with experience in public law and childcare legal matters, will be particularly well-positioned to compete. The rigorous experience requirements set forth means that only firms able to provide qualified solicitors with a solid background in handling varied and contested cases will meet the council's needs, adding an additional layer of competitive advantage for those familiar with local authority requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Childcare Solicitor - AWARD

Notice Description

Job title: Childcare Solicitor Hours: 37 hours Start date: ASAP End date: 12 weeks from start date Rate of Pay: Band H - PS20.71-PS23.17 PAYE however open to negotiation Contract type: Agency Job Description and Person Specification attached. Brief description: This is an opportunity to work for a local authority with a large established legal team who are very forward thinking. Due to increase workloads an opportunity has arisen for a locum solicitor to come in and hit the ground running in this very busy but supportive team. 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 matters preferably from a local authority prospective. The successful candidate 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. Please send a CV, 2 up to date references and the safeguarding form (attached). Closing date: Monday 11th June 2018 12 Noon

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cecb17a8-3e03-43b4-808b-d44a1f29f9e0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

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
17 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
B69 3DB
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
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

SELLICK PARTNERSHIP

VENN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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