Tender

1 x Legal Assistant - Housing

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Sep 2019 at 12:22

Tender Notice
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13 Aug 2019 at 08:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Legal Assistant for Housing, with an aim to fill a 3-month contract starting as soon as possible. This procurement falls under the 'services' category and will take place at various locations within Sandwell, primarily at the Sandwell Council House, Oldbury. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with a tender closing date set for Friday, 4 October 2019, at 17:00. The anticipated contract period is from 13 October 2019 to 13 January 2020, offering a pay rate of £15.36 per hour.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal staffing and services, particularly those with expertise in housing law and related areas. Companies that have experience dealing with housing possession claims and conversant with Local Government law would be particularly well-suited to participate. Furthermore, agencies that can provide qualified legal personnel quickly can leverage this contract to strengthen their portfolio and establish a long-term relationship with the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1 x Legal Assistant - Housing

Notice Description

LEGAL ASSISTANT (HOUSING) Hours: 37 Hours per week, Monday to Friday Start date: ASAP for 3 months Rate of Pay: Band F PS15.36 per hour (PAYE but agencies can advise what the candidate would be looking for on a LTD company basis) Contract type: Agency Location: - Based at Sandwell Council House, Oldbury but may be required to work at various council buildings around Sandwell. Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. We are looking for a Legal Assistant with experience in housing law Experience of dealing with housing possession claims and processing claims online Experience in the County Court relating to housing possession General knowledge of Local Government law Experience of providing advice to internal and external clients Ability to undertake workload with minimal supervision. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor 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: Friday 4 October 2019 at 17:00hrs 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 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17dcce29-2e92-47e5-be73-b02a0e5cfb0f
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
£5,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Oct 2019 - 13 Jan 2020 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
Debbie Bagnall
Contact Email
debbie_bagnall@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 4680

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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