Tender

1x Litigation Solicitor

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

21 May 2019 at 11:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, seeking a Litigation Solicitor under the title "1x Litigation Solicitor". This contract falls within the legal services industry category and is located at Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DB. Currently at the tender stage, the process was published on 21st May 2019 and has a closing date for submissions set for 24th May 2019 at 17:00. The contract period is scheduled from 3rd June 2019 to 2nd September 2019, with an open procurement method employed for this exercise.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for law firms and legal service providers with expertise in civil litigation within local authorities, particularly those with a strong background in government law. Businesses aiming to compete should have qualified solicitors with a minimum of five years’ experience, as well as capabilities in providing legal advice and representation. Agencies are encouraged to express interest and submit offers via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal, potentially allowing successful candidates to enhance their portfolios and client engagements in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1x Litigation Solicitor

Notice Description

Job title: 1x Solicitor (Litigation) Hours: 37 hours Start date: asap End date: 3 months from start date Rate of Pay: Band H PS40,760- PS45,591 but agencies can advise what the candidates would be looking for on a ltd company basis Contract type: Agency Location: Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DB Job Description and Personnel Specification attached, which also provides more information above the role One Solicitor is required to start as soon as possible and work for a period of 12 weeks. The role will be based at Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE. We require one Solicitor with extensive experience of general civil litigation within a Local Authority. We are looking for a candidate who has the following experience: Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Fellow of CILEx of at least 5 years, extensive experience of general civil litigation within a Local Authority, advocacy experience in Courts and Tribunals, general knowledge of Local Government law, ideally some experience of education law, extensive experience of providing advice to internal and external clients and the ability to undertake a varied workload. Local authority experience is essential. Closing date: Friday 24th May 17:00pm Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and also a copy of their Terms and Conditions. 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 24th May 2019 at 17:00hrs Additional information: Upload a copy of your Curriculum Vitae as a Word Document or a PDF (Mandatory)Upload 2 up to date references as a PDF or Word Documents (Mandatory) Upload a copy of your completed Safeguarding Form as a PDF or Word Document (Mandatory)Upload a copy of your Terms and Conditions as a Word Document or a PDF (Mandatory) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c718b52-56c6-49ad-80d5-ae4166ccfc4f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8675fc7a-e250-4777-9b6b-28b30e5907f6
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

CPV Codes

66513000 - Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services

66513100 - Legal expenses insurance services

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jun 2019 - 2 Sep 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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