Tender

Principal Commercial and contract Lawyer (10 Hrs)

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Oct 2024 at 15:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to hire a Principal Commercial and Contracts Lawyer on a part-time basis (10 hours per week) to enhance its commercial and contracts team. This opportunity falls within the Industry Category "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" and is located in the West Midlands, specifically in West Bromwich (postcode B70 8SZ). The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with the published date being 30th October 2024, and the tender period ending on 31st October 2024 at 14:00. The contract is set to commence on 4th November 2024 and end on 4th February 2025. The estimated contract value is GBP 13,887.38, and the procurement method used is an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for qualified and experienced legal service providers, particularly those with expertise in commercial and contract law within the public sector. Ideal candidates should be solicitors, barristers, or fellows of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (FCILEx) with a minimum of five years of post-qualification experience. Businesses that specialise in providing high-quality legal expertise, especially in handling complex multi-million pound procurements and contract activities for public health, strategic regeneration, construction projects, IT, and educational matters, will find this tender particularly suitable. The role also offers attractive benefits, including a generous holiday entitlement, flexible working policies, and excellent learning and development opportunities, making it an appealing proposition for potential bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Principal Commercial and contract Lawyer (10 Hrs)

Notice Description

At Sandwell Council we are progressive, dynamic, and dedicated to meeting the needs of our community. We now wish to recruit a Principal Commercial and Contracts Lawyer to its commercial and contracts team who shares our vision. You must be a qualified lawyer with experience of undertaking specialist legal work within a Local Authority or the public sector on all legal matters in relation to contracts and procurement. The candidate will have experience relating to complex multi-million pound procurements and contract activities including but not limited to: public health, strategic regeneration and construction projects, subsidy control advice, light touch (schedule 3 of PCRs), IT and adults, children, and education matters. Ideal Candidate Qualified lawyer - Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (FCILEx) with at least five years' post qualification experience. This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner who can demonstrate the ability to deal with a demanding caseload, possess excellent client care skills, and an eagerness to provide a high-quality service to our clients. The candidate will have existing management experience and supervise the work of junior members of staff. Hours 10 hours per week In the heart of the Midlands and 10 minutes train ride from the centre of Birmingham, Sandwell is a rapidly expanding, vibrant and diverse place to live, work and play. How better to contribute to our vision than through a unique and rewarding career with Sandwell? So, if you're looking for an excellent benefits package and the chance to make a difference, this is the role for you. Use your skills to benefit the local community and experience a rewarding, interesting environment, and attractive employment package such as: * Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates * A generous minimum holiday entitlement of 30 days per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 35 days after 5 years' service * Option to buy more annual leave * Agile/Smart working * A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity entitlements, and flexible working. * 1,000's of discounts and savings at 100's of retailers, online and on the high street, available through our employee benefits scheme * Excellent in-house learning and development opportunities 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 ... Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e93414a-13ec-4f36-9446-7e83c18479db
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
£13,887 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Nov 2024 - 4 Feb 2025 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
Tania Lobo
Contact Email
tania_lobo@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01215693300

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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